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WET to KST Converter

KST is 9 hours ahead of WET

Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Time Diff
9h ahead
WET
UTC+0
KST
UTC+9

WET to KST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Western European Time to Korea Standard Time

Western European Time (WET) and Korea Standard Time (KST) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. KST is 9 hours ahead of WET. WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, while KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea.

When converting from WET to KST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WET equals 6:00 PM KST, 12:00 PM noon WET equals 9:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM WET equals 2:00 AM KST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WET and KST

For professionals scheduling meetings between WET and KST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 9 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1) during summer months. KST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WET and KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is 9 hours ahead of Western European Time (WET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WET, it is 9:00 PM in KST.
How do I convert WET to KST?
To convert WET to KST, add 9 hours to the WET time. For example, 9:00 AM WET is 6:00 PM KST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WET or KST observe Daylight Saving Time?
WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1). KST 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 WET and KST?
The best time to schedule a call between WET and KST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WET, 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 KST.
Is WET ahead or behind KST?
WET (UTC+0) is 9 hours behind KST (UTC+9). WET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Lisbon, while KST corresponds to Asia/Seoul.

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