What is the UTC offset of KST?

Korea Standard Time is UTC+9 and does not change for daylight saving.

Does KST observe daylight saving time?

No — Korea Standard Time stays at UTC+9 year-round.

Time-zone abbreviation

KST stands for Korea Standard Time, nine hours ahead of UTC (UTC+9). South Korea has not observed daylight saving since 1988.

Last updated June 2026 · Maintained by Clockjumper

Current time in Korea Standard Time

12:32 PM

Friday, Jul 3

Asia/Seoul

Standard offset: UTC+9 (KST)
Daylight saving: Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
Next clock change: None scheduled in the next 12 months for Korea Standard Time
Where it's used: Used year-round throughout South Korea (and, nominally, North Korea).

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What does KST stand for?: KST stands for Korea Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of KST?: Korea Standard Time is UTC+9 and does not change for daylight saving.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?: No — Korea Standard Time stays at UTC+9 year-round.