KST to EST Converter
Our free KST to EST converter instantly calculates the exact time difference between Korean Standard Time and Eastern Standard Time. Fast & easy to use.
Seoul, South Korea
KST
New York, USA
EST / EDT
1. Korean Standard Time (KST)
2. Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
Never Miscalculate International Meetings Again
Coordinating across the globe is tricky, especially with time differences involving Daylight Saving Time. Our KST (Korea Standard Time) to EST/EDT (Eastern Time) converter takes the guesswork out of international scheduling. Perfect for setting up remote business calls, tracking e-sports events, or chatting with friends overseas.
Why Use This Time Calculator?
Automated DST Adjustment
Eastern Time jumps between EST and EDT. Our calculator inherently understands these shifts based on the date.
Bi-Directional
Easily flip between converting from Korean to Eastern time, or from Eastern to Korean time with a single click.
How this KST to EST Converter works
This timezone utility provides instant and accurate conversion between Korea Standard Time (KST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST). The tool utilizes native browser date and time APIs to automatically account for complex timezone rules, including Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes, ensuring that your conversions are always perfectly synchronized with the current time of year.
By default, the converter displays the current live time in both Seoul (KST) and New York (EST). However, you can easily use the intuitive date and time pickers to select a specific past or future moment. The tool instantly calculates the corresponding time in the target timezone and clearly displays the time difference (typically 13 or 14 hours depending on DST).
This converter is an essential tool for business professionals scheduling international meetings, gamers coordinating cross-continental play sessions, families staying in touch across the globe, or travelers planning itineraries between South Korea and the Eastern United States.
How to Use
Select Direction
Choose whether you want to convert from Korean to Eastern Time, or vice versa.
Enter Date/Time
Pick the specific date and time you wish to convert.
Get Result
The exact equivalent time in the target timezone is calculated instantly.
Example Usage
Because Korea is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time, 10:00 AM on Monday in Seoul is 9:00 PM on Sunday night in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this converter account for Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
How many hours ahead is Korea from Eastern Time?
Are KST and JST the same time?
Is this conversion done accurately?
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