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