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EDT to KST Time — Convert Eastern Daylight Time (US) to Korea Standard Time

KST is currently 13 hours ahead of EDT. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 14 hours ahead of EDT, and around July it is 13 hours ahead of EDT, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

KST is currently 13 hours ahead of EDT.

EDT • EDT (UTC-4)
1:16 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8
KST • GMT+9 (UTC+9)
2:16 AM
Thursday, Jul 9

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Full EDT to KST conversion table

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the EDT → KST offset is 14 hours ahead of EDT. Around July it is 13 hours ahead of EDT. 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 EDT right now?
KST is currently 13 hours ahead of EDT.
What is the current EDT to KST time difference?
Right now the gap is 13 hours ahead — KST is 13 hours ahead of EDT.
Does the EDT → KST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 14 hours ahead of EDT; around July it is 13 hours ahead of EDT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Eastern Daylight Time (US) 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 EDT in KST?
9:00 AM EDT is 10:00 PM KST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) EDT in KST?
12:00 PM EDT is 1:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 5 PM EDT in KST?
5:00 PM EDT is 6:00 AM (next day) KST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between EDT and KST?
EDT and KST have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does EDT refer to?
EDT refers to Eastern Daylight Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).
What time zone does KST refer to?
KST refers to Korea Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Seoul).

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