KST
Korea Standard Time
South Korea
Now in Seoul:
KST — Korea Standard Time
Quick facts
- Abbreviation
- KST
- Full name
- Korea Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Type
- Standard time
- Used in
- South Korea
- Example zone
- Asia/Seoul
Cities that use KST
About KST
KST is the abbreviation for Korea Standard Time, a time zone offset of UTC+9. It applies in South Korea.
Time-zone abbreviations are convenient but not unique or official — several codes are shared by more than one zone. When precision matters, use the underlying IANA zone name (for example Asia/Seoul) or the UTC offset UTC+9 instead.
Frequently asked questions
- What does KST stand for?
- KST stands for Korea Standard Time. It is UTC+9, used in South Korea.
- What is the UTC offset of KST?
- KST (Korea Standard Time) is UTC+9, meaning it is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
- Does KST change for daylight saving time?
- Regions on KST generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.
See also: all time zone abbreviations