KST to EAT Converter
EAT is 6 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 6 hours behind KST. To convert KST to EAT, subtract 6 hours from the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 AM EAT.
KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
KST to EAT time conversion table
KST to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| KST | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 6:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM KST | 7:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM KST | 8:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM KST | 9:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM KST | 10:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM KST | 11:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM KST | 12:00 AM EAT | night |
| 7:00 AM KST | 1:00 AM EAT | night |
| 8:00 AM KST | 2:00 AM EAT | night |
| 9:00 AM KST | 3:00 AM EAT | night |
| 10:00 AM KST | 4:00 AM EAT | night |
| 11:00 AM KST | 5:00 AM EAT | night |
| 12:00 PM KST | 6:00 AM EAT | — |
| 1:00 PM KST | 7:00 AM EAT | — |
| 2:00 PM KST | 8:00 AM EAT | — |
| 3:00 PM KST | 9:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM KST | 10:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM KST | 11:00 AM EAT | — |
| 6:00 PM KST | 12:00 PM EAT | — |
| 7:00 PM KST | 1:00 PM EAT | — |
| 8:00 PM KST | 2:00 PM EAT | — |
| 9:00 PM KST | 3:00 PM EAT | — |
| 10:00 PM KST | 4:00 PM EAT | — |
| 11:00 PM KST | 5:00 PM EAT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert KST to EAT
Subtract 6 hours from the KST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 7:00 PM EAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between KST and EAT
The time difference between KST and EAT is 6 hours all year – EAT is behind KST.
KST and EAT during daylight saving time
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between KST and EAT
KST and EAT share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EAT, inside working hours for both.
KST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between KST and EAT?
EAT is 6 hours behind KST all year. 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 AM EAT.
What is 9 AM KST in EAT?
9:00 AM KST is 3:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) KST in EAT?
12:00 PM KST is 6:00 AM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind KST?
EAT is 6 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in EAT 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 EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT 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 EAT?
KST and EAT share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.