1pm in Japan Standard Time is 1pm in Korea Standard Time.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time?

Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time are currently on the same time, so there is no difference to convert.

When it's 1pm in Japan Standard Time, what time is it in Korea Standard Time?

1pm in Japan Standard Time is 1pm in Korea Standard Time. Both sides are inside the standard 9-to-5 working day, so this is a sociable time for a call in both places. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time?

9am–5pm in Japan Standard Time lines up with 9am–5pm in Korea Standard Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — JST and KST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.