KST to Germany Time Converter
CET is 8 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 1:00 AM CET.
CET is 8 hours behind KST at the moment. To convert KST to Germany Time, subtract 8 hours from the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 1:00 AM CET.
KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. Germany Time (Germany time) is used in Germany.
KST to Germany Time time conversion table
KST to Germany Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| KST | Germany Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 4:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 1:00 AM KST | 5:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 2:00 AM KST | 6:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 3:00 AM KST | 7:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 4:00 AM KST | 8:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 5:00 AM KST | 9:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 6:00 AM KST | 10:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 7:00 AM KST | 11:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 8:00 AM KST | 12:00 AM CET | night |
| 9:00 AM KST | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 10:00 AM KST | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 11:00 AM KST | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 12:00 PM KST | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM KST | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 2:00 PM KST | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM KST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM KST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 5:00 PM KST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM KST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM KST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM KST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM KST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 PM KST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 PM KST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert KST to Germany Time
Subtract 8 hours from the KST time to get Germany Time.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 1:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 5:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between KST and Germany Time
The time difference between KST and Germany Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Germany Time is 8 hours behind of KST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Germany Time is 7 hours behind of KST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Germany Time is 8 hours behind of KST.
KST and Germany Time during daylight saving time
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Germany Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between KST and Germany Time
KST and Germany Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM KST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
KST to Germany Time FAQ
What is the time difference between KST and Germany Time?
Right now CET is 8 hours behind KST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM KST in Germany Time?
9:00 AM KST is 1:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) KST in Germany Time?
12:00 PM KST is 4:00 AM CET.
Is Germany Time ahead of or behind KST?
CET is 8 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in Germany Time 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 Germany Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Germany Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between KST and Germany Time?
KST and Germany Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM KST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.