Seoul Time to EST Converter
EST is 14 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 14 hours behind KST at the moment. To convert Seoul Time to EST, subtract 14 hours from the Seoul Time time: 9:00 AM KST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
Seoul Time (Seoul time) is used in Seoul, South Korea. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Seoul Time to EST time conversion table
Seoul Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Seoul Time | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| Seoul Time | EST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Seoul Time | EST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Conversion table from Seoul Time to EST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in EST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Seoul Time to EST
Subtract 14 hours from the Seoul Time time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 11:00 AM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Seoul Time and EST
The time difference between Seoul Time and EST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 14 hours behind of Seoul Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of Seoul Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 14 hours behind of Seoul Time.
Seoul Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Seoul Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between Seoul Time and EST
Seoul Time and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 5:00 PM EST.
Seoul Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Seoul Time and EST?
Right now EST is 14 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 Seoul Time in EST?
9:00 AM KST is 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Seoul Time in EST?
12:00 PM KST is 10:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind Seoul Time?
EST is 14 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in EST than in Seoul Time.
Does Seoul Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Seoul Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Seoul Time and EST?
Seoul Time and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 5:00 PM EST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.