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KST to EAT Converter

EAT is 6 hours behind KST

Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Time Diff
6h behind
KST
UTC+9
EAT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM KST (2h)

KST to EAT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EAT

KST to EAT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
KST EAT
12:00 AM 6:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
6:00 AM 12:00 AM
7:00 AM 1:00 AM
8:00 AM 2:00 AM
9:00 AM 3:00 AM
10:00 AM 4:00 AM
11:00 AM 5:00 AM
12:00 PM 6:00 AM
1:00 PM 7:00 AM
2:00 PM 8:00 AM
3:00 PM 9:00 AM
4:00 PM 10:00 AM
5:00 PM 11:00 AM
6:00 PM 12:00 PM
7:00 PM 1:00 PM
8:00 PM 2:00 PM
9:00 PM 3:00 PM
10:00 PM 4:00 PM
11:00 PM 5:00 PM

Converting Korea Standard Time to East Africa Time

Korea Standard Time (KST) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. EAT is 6 hours behind KST. KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

When converting from KST to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM KST equals 3:00 AM EAT, 12:00 PM noon KST equals 6:00 AM EAT, and 5:00 PM KST equals 11:00 AM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across KST and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between KST and EAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between KST and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 6 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in KST, it is 6:00 AM in EAT.
How do I convert KST to EAT?
To convert KST to EAT, subtract 6 hours from the KST time. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 3:00 AM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does KST or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between KST and EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between KST and EAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in KST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in EAT.
Is KST ahead or behind EAT?
KST (UTC+9) is 6 hours ahead of EAT (UTC+3). KST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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