CET to KST Time Converter
Compare CET and KST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Paris and Seoul.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| CET (Paris) | KST (Seoul) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 06:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 06:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 07:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 08:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 09:00 PM | 04:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 10:00 PM | 05:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 06:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
Paris observes daylight saving time; Seoul does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Paris starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–10 AM CET (4 PM–5 PM KST) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and KST?+
KST (UTC+09:00) is currently 7 hours ahead of CET (UTC+02:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does CET or KST observe daylight saving time?+
Paris observes daylight saving time; Seoul does not, so the gap changes when Paris springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Paris and Seoul?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Paris and Seoul overlap from 9 AM to 10 AM CET (4 PM–5 PM KST). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert CET to KST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the CET row to see the matching KST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.