AEST ↔ KST Time Converter

Convert AEST to KST instantly. Australian Eastern Standard Time is UTC+10 / UTC+11 (AEDT) and Korea Standard Time is UTC+9 — a 1h difference. Enter any time in either field — both are fully editable. Use the ⇄ button to swap directions.

🕐 Live Current Times

AEST
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Australian Eastern Standard Time
1h behind
⇄ KST→AEST
KST
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Korea Standard Time

⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter

AEST (UTC+10 / UTC+11 (AEDT)) → KST (UTC+9) · Difference: 1h behind (auto-adjusts for DST)

ℹ️ Timezone Details

AEST Offset
UTC+10 / UTC+11 (AEDT)
KST Offset
UTC+9
Difference
1h behind
AEST Full Name
Australian Eastern Standard Time
KST Full Name
Korea Standard Time
Vice Versa
KST → AEST ↗

🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between AEST and KST

Because KST is 1h behind of AEST, use this table to plan calls that fall in reasonable working hours for both sides.

AESTKSTSuitability
7:00 AM6:00 AMGood — early morning start
8:00 AM7:00 AMBest overlap
9:00 AM8:00 AMBest overlap
10:00 AM9:00 AMBest overlap
11:00 AM10:00 AMGood — late afternoon

🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone

AEST Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide (ACST), Hobart, Gold Coast
KST Cities
Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Suwon

Note: AEST observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset may change seasonally. The live clocks and converter on this page adjust automatically.

📋 Full 24-Hour Conversion Table — AEST to KST

AEST (12h)AEST (24h)KST (12h)KST (24h)DayType
12:00 AM00:0011:00 PM23:00-2 DayNight
1:00 AM01:0012:00 AM00:00—Night
2:00 AM02:001:00 AM01:00—Night
3:00 AM03:002:00 AM02:00—Night
4:00 AM04:003:00 AM03:00—Night
5:00 AM05:004:00 AM04:00—Night
6:00 AM06:005:00 AM05:00—
7:00 AM07:006:00 AM06:00—
8:00 AM08:007:00 AM07:00—
9:00 AM09:008:00 AM08:00—Business
10:00 AM10:009:00 AM09:00—Business
11:00 AM11:0010:00 AM10:00—Business
12:00 PM12:0011:00 AM11:00—Business
1:00 PM13:0012:00 PM12:00—Business
2:00 PM14:001:00 PM13:00—Business
3:00 PM15:002:00 PM14:00—Business
4:00 PM16:003:00 PM15:00—Business
5:00 PM17:004:00 PM16:00—Business
6:00 PM18:005:00 PM17:00—
7:00 PM19:006:00 PM18:00—
8:00 PM20:007:00 PM19:00—
9:00 PM21:008:00 PM20:00—
10:00 PM22:009:00 PM21:00—Night
11:00 PM23:0010:00 PM22:00—Night

Note: this table uses a fixed offset. During Daylight Saving Time the difference may change — use the live converter above which adjusts automatically.

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💡 How to Convert AEST to KST

1
Find the offset — Australian Eastern Standard Time is UTC+10 / UTC+11 (AEDT) and Korea Standard Time is UTC+9. The difference between them is 1h behind.
2
Use either input field — Type a time in the AEST field to get the KST equivalent, or type in the KST field to get the AEST time. Both fields are editable.
3
Swap directions — Click ⇄ to instantly swap the conversion direction, or visit the KST to AEST page.
4
Check the table — The 24-hour reference table shows every hour converted, with working hours marked green and late night/early morning marked orange.
5
Watch for day changes — Some times cross midnight, so a "+1 Day" or "-1 Day" note appears to show the date is different in the converted timezone.

❓ FAQ — AEST to KST

What is the time difference between AEST and KST?

Korea Standard Time (KST) is 1h behind of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

How do I convert AEST to KST?

Use the converter above — type any time in the AEST field and the KST result appears instantly. You can also refer to the 24-hour table on this page.

Is KST ahead or behind AEST?

Korea Standard Time (KST) is 1h behind of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

How do I convert KST back to AEST?

Simply type in the KST field in the bidirectional converter above — it works in both directions. Or visit the dedicated KST to AEST converter page.

What is the best overlap time for meetings between AEST and KST?

Use the meeting hours table above to find windows where both timezones fall within reasonable working hours.