KST to ET Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 10, 2025

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Korea Standard Time (KST)

UTC+9 • Seoul, Busan, Pyongyang, Incheon

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Eastern Time (ET)

UTC-5/-4 • New York, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (KST): +9

UTC Offset (ET): -5

DST Status: --

KST Time: --

ET Time: --

Time Format:

Current KST: --:--:--

Current ET: --:--:--

🌍 KST is always UTC+9 and never changes. ET switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4) for daylight saving time.

KST to ET Conversion Guide

What is KST to ET Conversion?

KST to ET conversion helps you translate time between Korea Standard Time and Eastern Time. KST is always UTC+9 and never changes throughout the year. ET switches between EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) in summer. The time difference varies between 13-14 hours depending on whether Eastern Time observes daylight saving time, with KST always being ahead (next day in most cases).

Time Zone Information

Korea Standard Time (KST): Used in South Korea and remains constant at UTC+9 throughout the year. Does not observe daylight saving time.

Eastern Time (ET): Used in eastern United States and Canada. UTC-5 during standard time (November-March), UTC-4 during daylight time (March-November).

Time Difference: KST is 14 hours ahead of EST (winter) or 13 hours ahead of EDT (summer).

Daylight Saving Time Impact

KST Consistency: Korea Standard Time never changes and remains UTC+9 year-round

EST Period: Standard time from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March (UTC-5)

EDT Period: Daylight time from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November (UTC-4)

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

KST 9:00 AM → EST 7:00 PM (previous day)

KST 6:00 PM → EST 4:00 AM (same day)

14 hours difference during EST period

Business Hours (Summer)

KST 9:00 AM → EDT 8:00 PM (previous day)

KST 6:00 PM → EDT 5:00 AM (same day)

13 hours difference during EDT period

International Meetings

KST 10:00 AM → ET 8:00/9:00 PM (previous day)

KST 11:00 PM → ET 9:00/10:00 AM (same day)

Depends on season and DST observance

Date Changes

KST 2:00 AM → ET 12:00/1:00 PM (previous day)

KST 11:59 PM → ET 9:59/10:59 AM (same day)

Most KST times result in previous day ET

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• KST never changes - it's always UTC+9 throughout the year

• ET switches between EST and EDT, changing the time difference from 14 to 13 hours

• Most KST times convert to the previous day in Eastern Time

• Best meeting times: KST evening (9-11 PM) = ET morning (7-9 AM or 8-10 AM)

• Korean business hours (9 AM - 6 PM KST) overlap with ET late evening/early morning

• Always verify whether EST or EDT is in effect when scheduling across seasons

KST to ET Time Converter

Whether you're scheduling a team call across continents or trying to watch a live stream from Korea while living in New York, juggling time zones can be a headache. This tool takes the guesswork out of converting between Korea Standard Time (KST) and Eastern Time (ET), helping you make sure nobody shows up twelve hours late (or early). Here’s a quick breakdown of how the time zones align and where they’re used:

Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)	Eastern Time (UTC-5 / UTC-4)
🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇵 North Korea	🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇵🇦 Panama 🇧🇲 Bermuda 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands

Why This Converter Comes in Handy

If you’ve ever tried coordinating with someone in Seoul while sitting in Miami, you know the pain of trying to count time differences in your head. This converter takes care of that instantly. Whether you're managing a distributed team, catching a virtual class, or planning an international flight, this tool makes sure everyone stays on the same page.

How to Use It Without Breaking a Sweat

1. Pick Your Date and Time

Select the date and time you want to convert from the input fields. The default setting starts you in Korea Standard Time, but you can switch that if you need.

2. Choose Your Input Timezone

Use the dropdown to select whether you're entering a time in KST or ET. You can switch back and forth using the Swap button to keep things clear.

3. Click “Convert Time”

Once you’ve set everything, hit the Convert Time button to see the translated result instantly. Or, if you want to check what’s happening right now, use the Now button instead.

4. Need a Clean Start?

The Reset button brings everything back to the default values if you want to start fresh.

Control Panel: Extra Options That Actually Help

There are several small but powerful options baked in, and they're all managed through simple checkboxes:

Auto Convert: Converts as soon as you change the time or date. No clicking needed.
Daylight Saving Aware: Automatically detects whether Eastern Time is in EDT or EST, so your conversions are accurate year-round.
Show UTC Offset: Turns on a detailed view of the UTC offset for each time zone.
Show Seconds: Includes seconds in the result if precision matters.

And for those who prefer military time or international formats, a single click toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour formats.

Real-World Scenario: Seoul to Washington D.C.

Let’s say you’re a journalist in South Korea trying to do a live phone interview with someone in Washington, D.C. at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. That would mean scheduling the call for 10:00 PM Korea Standard Time the same day. With this converter, you can plug in the numbers and get instant confirmation that your evening is someone else’s morning. No mental math. No missed appointments.

Things to Watch Out For

Eastern Time changes twice a year because of daylight saving. Korea doesn’t. That means your 13-hour difference in summer becomes 14 in winter.
Don’t assume same-day conversions. Many times, converting from KST to ET will land you on the previous day. The tool clearly shows the correct date alongside the time.
Swap and re-swap. The time zones update text and layout properly, but for accurate recalculation, use the swap button twice if you're changing zones manually via dropdown.
Keyboard shortcuts exist. Space or Enter to convert, "S" to swap, "N" to set now, "R" to reset, "F" to toggle 12/24-hour format.

The Calendar Can Wait - Your Time Shouldn’t

This KST to ET converter doesn’t try to be everything. It just focuses on doing one job well: translating hours between two parts of the world where business, family, and communication constantly intersect. With reliable features like daylight saving awareness, live clock syncing, and easy timezone swapping, it keeps your schedule on point and your mind at ease. No more mental calculations, no more mixed-up meetings.