Current Time in KST
About KST
The standard time in South Korea, observed year-round. South Korea does not currently observe daylight saving time. It shares the same offset as Japan Standard Time (JST).
UTC</a> Offset: +09:00
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Korea Standard Time (KST) is a time zone at UTC offset +09:00. As of Monday, September 14, 2026, 2:28:42 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in KST is 11:28:42. It groups 3 IANA time zones, including Asia/Pyongyang, Asia/Seoul and ROK, which all share this offset. KST is observed in countries such as North Korea and South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in KST?
As of Monday, September 14, 2026, 2:28:42 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in KST (Korea Standard Time) is 11:28:42.
What is the UTC offset of KST?
KST corresponds to UTC+09:00. Add this offset to UTC to get the local time.
Which IANA time zones use KST?
Which countries observe KST?
KST is used in countries such as North Korea and South Korea.