KST time now |
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03:45:33 Sun, 29 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +9 |
Korea Standard Time (KST) operates at UTC+9 and is the official time zone for South Korea and currently also observed by North Korea. It is sometimes referred to simply as "Korean Time." Both countries do not observe daylight saving time, so KST remains fixed throughout the year, providing a consistent and predictable time standard across the Korean Peninsula.
Importance and Global Use of KST
KST provides a single, unified time standard across the entire Korean Peninsula, including South Korea and North Korea, streamlining government administration, education, public transport, and business operations. Its fixed UTC+9 offset ensures consistent scheduling, avoiding confusion from seasonal clock changes and supporting smooth daily routines.
Internationally, KST is vital for global business, trade, technology, and cultural exchange, as South Korea is a major economic and innovation hub in Asia. The alignment of KST with nearby time zones like Japan Standard Time (JST) also supports cross-border collaboration, international meetings, and financial coordination, making KST an important reference point for worldwide partnerships.
Where and When KST is used worldwide
Asia
Asian countries using KST all year
- North Korea
- South Korea
Other Time Zones in UTC +9
Other time zones share the same offset as Korea Standard Time (KST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Japan Standard Time – JST
- Palau Time – PWT
- East Timor Time – TLT
- Eastern Indonesian Time – WIT
- Yakutsk Time – YAKT