CET to KST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 14, 2025

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Central European Time (CET)

UTC+1/UTC+2 • Berlin, Paris, Rome

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Korea Standard Time (KST)

UTC+9 • Seoul, Busan, Incheon

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (CET/CEST): +1

UTC Offset (KST): +9

DST Status: --

CET/CEST Time: --

KST Time: --

Time Format:

Current CET/CEST: --:--:--

Current KST: --:--:--

🌍 CET is UTC+1 (winter) and CEST is UTC+2 (summer). KST is always UTC+9 with no daylight saving time.

CET to KST Conversion Guide

What is CET to KST Conversion?

CET to KST conversion helps you translate time between Central European Time and Korea Standard Time. CET is UTC+1 during winter months, while CEST is UTC+2 during daylight saving time (March-October). Korea Standard Time is always UTC+9 and never changes. The time difference varies: 8 hours during CET period and 7 hours during CEST period.

Time Zone Information

Central European Time (CET): UTC+1, used in most of Europe during winter months from last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March.

Central European Summer Time (CEST): UTC+2, used during daylight saving time from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.

Korea Standard Time (KST): Always UTC+9, used throughout South Korea with no daylight saving time since 1988.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

CET Period (Winter): 8-hour difference - KST is 8 hours ahead of CET

CEST Period (Summer): 7-hour difference - KST is 7 hours ahead of CEST

KST Consistency: South Korea never observes daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Winter Schedule (CET)

CET 9:00 AM → KST 5:00 PM

CET 5:00 PM → KST 1:00 AM (next day)

8-hour difference during standard time

Summer Schedule (CEST)

CEST 9:00 AM → KST 4:00 PM

CEST 5:00 PM → KST 12:00 AM (next day)

7-hour difference during daylight time

Business Hours Overlap

CET 10:00 AM → KST 6:00 PM

CEST 11:00 AM → KST 6:00 PM

Late morning CET/CEST = evening KST

International Calls

CET 8:00 AM → KST 4:00 PM

CEST 9:00 AM → KST 4:00 PM

Morning CET/CEST = afternoon KST

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Add 8 hours to CET or 7 hours to CEST to get KST time

• Best meeting times: CET 8-11 AM = KST 4-7 PM (winter) or CEST 9 AM-12 PM = KST 4-7 PM (summer)

• Converting from CET/CEST often results in the same or next calendar day in KST

• Seoul is a major business hub with trading hours that align well with afternoon European time

• South Korea shares KST timezone with Japan and eastern Indonesia

• Remember daylight saving transitions in March and October affect the time difference

Central Europe to Korea Time Converter

If you've ever tried to set up a video call between Berlin and Seoul, you know it’s not always simple. Daylight saving time can shift your schedule without warning, and there's always the risk of showing up hours early or late. This CET to KST Time Converter was built to solve exactly that. It's a reliable way to match times between Central Europe and South Korea, whether you're coordinating meetings, travel, or checking live broadcast schedules.

Central European Time (CET/CEST)	Korea Standard Time (KST)
🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇲🇨 Monaco 🇸🇲 San Marino 🇻🇦 Vatican City 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇦🇱 Albania 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden* 🇳🇴 Norway* 🇩🇰 Denmark*	🇰🇷 South Korea

Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Korea Standard Time (KST)

🇩🇪 Germany

🇫🇷 France

🇮🇹 Italy

🇦🇹 Austria

🇧🇪 Belgium

🇳🇱 Netherlands

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

🇨🇭 Switzerland

🇪🇸 Spain

🇸🇮 Slovenia

🇭🇷 Croatia

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

🇸🇰 Slovakia

🇲🇨 Monaco

🇸🇲 San Marino

🇻🇦 Vatican City

🇦🇩 Andorra

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

🇦🇱 Albania

🇲🇪 Montenegro

🇷🇸 Serbia

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

🇵🇱 Poland

🇸🇪 Sweden*

🇳🇴 Norway*

🇩🇰 Denmark*

🇰🇷 South Korea

Why this calculator exists

Sometimes, figuring out the time difference between two regions isn’t just a Google search away. Between seasonal shifts and offset confusion, things can go sideways fast. This tool was built to keep things simple, clean, and accurate between Central European countries and South Korea.

If you’re based in Paris and your team is in Seoul, or you’re watching a Korean drama from Madrid, this calculator makes sure you’re tuned in at the right time, down to the second if you want it.

How it works and what makes it tick

This converter lets you input a date and time for either Central Europe or Korea, and then instantly shows you the equivalent time in the other zone. It recognizes whether it’s standard time (CET) or daylight time (CEST), and calculates the correct difference; either 8 or 7 hours ahead.

Input flexibility

You can pick a specific date and time using simple fields
Toggle between CET/CEST and KST as your starting point
Click one button to jump to the current time
Swap input and output zones without re-entering data

Smart defaults

When you load the tool, it automatically sets itself to the current time in Berlin. If you don’t touch anything and just hit "Convert," you’ll get the live match in Korea time. The tool updates the current time every second, so it stays in sync without needing a refresh.

Features you’ll actually use

Beyond basic conversion, there are several helpful options baked in:

Auto Convert: Keeps results up to date while you tweak the input fields
Daylight Saving Aware: Automatically applies summer or winter time based on the date you enter
Show UTC Offset: Display the time difference in UTC notation like +02:00 or +09:00
Show Seconds: Helpful for streamers, broadcasters, or tech scheduling
12 or 24 Hour Toggle: Pick your preferred time format with one click

Tips for smooth scheduling

From late March to late October, Central Europe runs on CEST (UTC+2), making Korea 7 hours ahead
Outside that range, it’s back to CET (UTC+1), and Korea is 8 hours ahead
If you're unsure about the date, just use the “Now” button and convert from there
The “Swap” button makes it easy to reverse your thinking, from KST to CET/CEST or the other way around

A real-world example: Madrid to Seoul

Let’s say you’re based in Spain and want to schedule a call with a client in South Korea. It’s 10 AM in Madrid, and it’s late October. Spain is still on daylight time (CEST), which means Seoul is 7 hours ahead. Your 10 AM meeting in Madrid will be at 5 PM in Seoul. But come November, that same 10 AM slot becomes 6 PM in Korea. This calculator catches that for you, automatically.

Make time zones one less thing to worry about

Whether you're planning an interview, tuning in to a live stream, or just checking when to call a friend, this CET to KST Time Converter takes the guesswork out of your day. It's a tool built around how time actually works.

CET to KST Converter

Central European Time (CET)

Conversion Settings

Korea Standard Time (KST)

CET to KST Conversion Guide

What is CET to KST Conversion?

Time Zone Information

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Common Conversion Examples

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

Central Europe to Korea Time Converter

Why this calculator exists

How it works and what makes it tick

Input flexibility

Smart defaults

Features you’ll actually use

Tips for smooth scheduling

A real-world example: Madrid to Seoul

Make time zones one less thing to worry about

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