KST to NZST time conversion
NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST.
NZST is always UTC+12. Right now most places that use NZST are on NZDT (UTC+13): NZDT is 4 hours ahead of KST.
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KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in KST to convert it to NZST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · KST → NZST
This table converts each hour in KST to NZST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| KST | NZST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | ✓ |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | ✓ |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM | ✓ |
| 13:001:00 PM | 16:004:00 PM | ✓ |
| 14:002:00 PM | 17:005:00 PM | ✓ |
| 15:003:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use KST (UTC+9) and NZST (UTC+12); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: NZST = KST + 3h · NZDT = KST + 4h.
| KST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM KST | = 9:00 AM NZST |
| 7:00 AM KST | = 10:00 AM NZST |
| 8:00 AM KST | = 11:00 AM NZST |
| 9:00 AM KST | = 12:00 PM NZST |
| 10:00 AM KST | = 1:00 PM NZST |
| 12:00 PM KST | = 3:00 PM NZST |
| 3:00 PM KST | = 6:00 PM NZST |
| 5:00 PM KST | = 8:00 PM NZST |
| 6:00 PM KST | = 9:00 PM NZST |
| 8:00 PM KST | = 11:00 PM NZST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in KST and NZST overlaps for 7 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–15:00 KST · 11:00–18:00 NZST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
KST and NZST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | KST | NZST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 |
At the start of 2026, NZDT is 4 hours ahead of KST. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-04-04 23:00 KST until 2026-09-26 23:00 KST, NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST.
- From 2027-04-03 23:00 KST until 2027-09-25 23:00 KST, NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST.
- From 2028-04-01 23:00 KST until 2028-09-23 23:00 KST, NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM KST in NZST?
9:00 AM KST = 12:00 PM NZST, using UTC+9 and UTC+12. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between KST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST; NZST is 4 hours ahead of KST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in NZST?
Read the GILT clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between KST and NZST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–15:00 KST / 11:00–18:00 GILT, a total of 7 hours.
What is the time difference between KST and NZST now?
Right now, GILT is 3 hours ahead of KST. Conversion formula: NZST = KST + 3h · NZDT = KST + 4h.