Beijing
Seoul
Convert CST-CN to KST
China Standard Time to Korea Standard Time — Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+1 hours
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
KST Full Name
Korea Standard Time
CST-CN to KST Conversion Table
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About CST-CN and KST Time Zones
CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. KST (Korea Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Seoul, Busan, Incheon.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 1:00 PM in Seoul (KST). The time difference between CST-CN and KST is 1 hour — Seoul is ahead of Beijing.
With only a 1-hour difference, Beijing and Seoul share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Seoul with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST-CN and KST?
Seoul (KST) is 1 hour ahead of Beijing (CST-CN). The offset is +1 hours.
Is KST ahead or behind CST-CN?
KST is 1 hour ahead of CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8 and KST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 1:00 PM in Seoul (KST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 6:00 PM in Seoul (KST).