AWST to KST Converter
KST is 1 hour ahead of AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 10:00 AM KST.
KST is 1 hour ahead of AWST. To convert AWST to KST, add 1 hour to the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 10:00 AM KST.
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
AWST to KST time conversion table
AWST to KST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | KST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 1:00 AM KST | night |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 2:00 AM KST | night |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 3:00 AM KST | night |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 4:00 AM KST | night |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 5:00 AM KST | night |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 6:00 AM KST | — |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 7:00 AM KST | — |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 8:00 AM KST | — |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 9:00 AM KST | — |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 10:00 AM KST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 11:00 AM KST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 12:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 1:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 2:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 3:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 4:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 5:00 PM KST | — |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 6:00 PM KST | — |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 7:00 PM KST | — |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 8:00 PM KST | — |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 9:00 PM KST | — |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 10:00 PM KST | night |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 11:00 PM KST | night |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 12:00 AM KST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to KST
Add 1 hour to the AWST time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 10:00 AM KST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM AWST = 12:00 AM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and KST
The time difference between AWST and KST is 1 hour all year – KST is ahead of AWST.
AWST and KST during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AWST and KST
AWST and KST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM AWST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST, inside working hours for both.
AWST to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and KST?
KST is 1 hour ahead of AWST all year. 9:00 AM AWST = 10:00 AM KST.
What is 9 AM AWST in KST?
9:00 AM AWST is 10:00 AM KST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in KST?
12:00 PM AWST is 1:00 PM KST.
Is KST ahead of or behind AWST?
KST is 1 hour ahead of AWST, so it is later in KST than in AWST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AWST and KST?
AWST and KST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM AWST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.