CST to KST
Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Korea Standard Time (KST), live. KST is normally 15 hours ahead of CST. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
CST vs KST
CST (Central Standard Time) runs at UTC−6 and KST (Korea Standard Time) at UTC+9. KST is normally 15 hours ahead of CST.
CST is the standard time (UTC−6); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes CDT (UTC−5). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset. KST stays at UTC+9 all year round — it does not observe daylight saving time.
CST can also refer to China Standard Time (UTC+8); this page covers North American Central Time.
Looking for the reverse conversion? See KST to CST. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.