US Time to KST Converter
KST is 14 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM KST.
KST is 14 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert US Time to KST, add 14 hours to the US Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM KST.
US Time (US time) is used in United States. KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
US Time to KST time conversion table
US Time to KST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| US Time | KST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| US Time | KST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| US Time | KST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from US Time to KST 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 KST, −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 US Time to KST
Add 14 hours to the US Time time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM KST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 12:00 PM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between US Time and KST
The time difference between US Time and KST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: KST is 14 hours ahead of US Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: KST is 13 hours ahead of US Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: KST is 14 hours ahead of US Time.
US Time and KST during daylight saving time
- US Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between US Time and KST
US Time and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 9:00 PM KST.
US Time to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between US Time and KST?
Right now KST is 14 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM US Time in KST?
9:00 AM EST is 11:00 PM KST.
What is 12 PM (noon) US Time in KST?
12:00 PM EST is 2:00 AM KST (next day).
Is KST ahead of or behind US Time?
KST is 14 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in KST than in US Time.
Does US Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. US Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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 US Time and KST?
US Time and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 9:00 PM KST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.