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Timezone conversion

AEST to KST Time — Convert Australian Eastern Standard Time to Korea Standard Time

KST is currently 1 hour behind AEST. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 2 hours behind AEST, and around July it is 1 hour behind AEST, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

KST is currently 1 hour behind AEST.

AEST • GMT+10 (UTC+10)
3:16 AM
Thursday, Jul 9
KST • GMT+9 (UTC+9)
2:16 AM
Thursday, Jul 9

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Full AEST to KST conversion table

AESTKST
12:00 AM11:00 PM(previous day)
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the AEST → KST offset is 2 hours behind AEST. Around July it is 1 hour behind AEST. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is KST ahead of or behind AEST right now?
KST is currently 1 hour behind AEST.
What is the current AEST to KST time difference?
Right now the gap is 1 hour behind — KST is 1 hour behind AEST.
Does the AEST → KST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 2 hours behind AEST; around July it is 1 hour behind AEST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Australian Eastern Standard Time observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No — Korea Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 9 AM AEST in KST?
9:00 AM AEST is 8:00 AM KST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) AEST in KST?
12:00 PM AEST is 11:00 AM KST.
What time is 5 PM AEST in KST?
5:00 PM AEST is 4:00 PM KST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between AEST and KST?
The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST (≈ 7 hours). Mid-morning AEST is usually the safest window for a live call.
What time zone does AEST refer to?
AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time (IANA: Australia/Sydney).
What time zone does KST refer to?
KST refers to Korea Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Seoul).

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