EST to KST Converter
KST is 13 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
KST to EST insteadTime difference between EST and KST
KST is 13 hours ahead of EST for most of the year.
- 2026: KST is 14 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: KST is 14 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
EST to KST conversion table
| EST | KSTMost of the year | KSTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 1 AM | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 2 AM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 3 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 4 AM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 5 AM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 6 AM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 7 AM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 8 AM | 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 9 AM | 10 PM | 11 PM |
| 10 AM | 11 PM | 12 AM+1 day |
| 11 AM | 12 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 12 PM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 8 AM EST (8 PM – 9 PM KST).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in KST when it's 9 AM in EST?
10 PM for most of the year. KST is 13 hours ahead of EST.
How many hours is KST ahead of EST?
Usually 13 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: KST is 14 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: KST is 14 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does EST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.
Does KST use daylight saving time?
No. Korea Standard Time stays at UTC+9 all year.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and KST?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 8 AM EST (8 PM – 9 PM KST).