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IST to KST Converter

Need to convert Israel Standard Time to Korea Standard Time? KST is 7 hours ahead of IST. Edit the time or date below and the KST result updates live.

KST is 6 hours ahead of IDT+1 day
From
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:54:01 PM IDT

On this date Jerusalem observes IDT. IST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
+1 day
KST

Now in Seoul: 2:54:01 AM KST

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Daylight saving notes

In Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Standard Time (IST).

IST to KST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM KST. Concretely, when Jerusalem (IST) and Seoul (KST) set up a call, kST is 7 hours ahead of IST.

Israel Standard Time to Korea Standard Time conversion chart
IST timeKST time
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed IST and KST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert IST to KST Time Zone

A quick guide to IST → KST: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

Converting IST to KST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the IST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching KST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

IST vs KST: what's the time gap?

KST is 7 hours ahead of IST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 7 hours to get the other — so a call between Jerusalem and Seoul is always 7 hours apart.

What's the current time in KST?

Right now the time in Korea Standard Time (KST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2:54:01 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live KST clock.

And what time is it in IST?

And in Israel Standard Time (IST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:54:01 PM. Compare the two and the 7 hours gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a IST to KST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM KST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

Does daylight saving time change the IST–KST difference?

The labels IST and KST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

How accurate is this IST to KST conversion?

We don’t guess. IST and KST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert IST to other time zones

Convert to KST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of IST is KST?

KST is 7 hours ahead of IST — a fixed 7 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in KST when it's 12:00 PM IST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) IST, it's 7:00 PM KST.

Do IST or KST use daylight saving time?

Israel Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with IDT; Korea Standard Time (KST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world IST–KST difference change during the year?

The labels IST and KST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Israel Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want IDT to KST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.