India Standard Time to Korea Standard Time
Convert times between India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) and Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9:00). Korea Standard Time is 3.5 hours ahead of India Standard Time in standard time.
UTC+5:30→UTC+9:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Standard Time | IST | UTC+5:30 | — | India |
| Korea Standard Time | KST | UTC+9:00 | — | South Korea |
Standard Time Conversion (IST → KST)
| India Standard Time | Korea Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 3.5:00 AM KST |
| 6:00 AM IST | 9.5:00 AM KST |
| 9:00 AM IST | 0.5:00 PM KST |
| 12:00 PM IST | 3.5:00 PM KST |
| 3:00 PM IST | 6.5:00 PM KST |
| 6:00 PM IST | 9.5:00 PM KST |
| 9:00 PM IST | 0.5:00 AM (next day) KST |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert IST to KST?
Add 3.5 hours to the IST time to get KST. For example, 9:00 AM IST = 0.5:00 PM KST.
What is the current UTC offset for India Standard Time?
India Standard Time is always UTC+5:30 (IST) — it does not observe DST.
Is Korea Standard Time ahead or behind India Standard Time?
Korea Standard Time is 3.5 hours ahead of India Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between IST and KST?
Due to the 3.5-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
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