Korea Standard Time to India Standard Time
Convert times between Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9:00) and India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). India Standard Time is 3.5 hours behind Korea Standard Time in standard time.
UTC+9:00→UTC+5:30
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Standard Time | KST | UTC+9:00 | — | South Korea |
| India Standard Time | IST | UTC+5:30 | — | India |
Standard Time Conversion (KST → IST)
| Korea Standard Time | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 8.5:00 PM (prev day) IST |
| 6:00 AM KST | 2.5:00 AM IST |
| 9:00 AM KST | 5.5:00 AM IST |
| 12:00 PM KST | 8.5:00 AM IST |
| 3:00 PM KST | 11.5:00 AM IST |
| 6:00 PM KST | 2.5:00 PM IST |
| 9:00 PM KST | 5.5:00 PM IST |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert KST to IST?
Add (-3.5) hours to the KST time to get IST. For example, 9:00 AM KST = 5.5:00 AM IST.
What is the current UTC offset for Korea Standard Time?
Korea Standard Time is always UTC+9:00 (KST) — it does not observe DST.
Is India Standard Time ahead or behind Korea Standard Time?
India Standard Time is 3.5 hours behind Korea Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between KST and IST?
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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