World Timezones

CAT to KST Converter

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Central Africa Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Korea Standard TimeKST
Asia · UTC+9
1:35 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Central Africa Time and Korea Standard Time is 7 hours.

7 hours

Central Africa Time (CAT) is behind Korea Standard Time (KST).

CAT: UTC+2

KST: UTC+9

Neither Central Africa Time nor Korea Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Central Africa Time (4 PM–5 PM in Korea Standard Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 9:00 AM Central Africa Time (4:00 PM Korea Standard Time).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

South Korea

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Lunar New YearMon, Feb 16
  • Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
  • Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
  • Independence Movement DayMon, Mar 2
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
  • Local Election DayWed, Jun 3
  • Memorial DaySat, Jun 6
  • Constitution DayFri, Jul 17
  • Liberation DayMon, Aug 17
  • ChuseokThu, Sep 24
  • ChuseokFri, Sep 25
  • ChuseokSat, Sep 26
  • National Foundation DayMon, Oct 5
  • Hangul DayFri, Oct 9
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Korea Standard Time is also known as KST. To call South Korea, dial +82.

Korea Standard Time is approximately 7,300 miles northeast of Central Africa Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CATKSTDay
12:00 am7:00 amSame day
1:00 am8:00 amSame day
2:00 am9:00 amSame day
3:00 am10:00 amSame day
4:00 am11:00 amSame day
5:00 am12:00 pmSame day
6:00 am1:00 pmSame day
7:00 am2:00 pmSame day
8:00 am3:00 pmSame day
9:00 am4:00 pmSame day
10:00 am5:00 pmSame day
11:00 am6:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
6:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
7:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm4:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm5:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm6:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Central Africa Time nor Korea Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m
Korea Standard Time
Sunrise
5:12 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Day length
14h 38m

Daylight overlap: 6h 28m — 6:22 AM–12:51 PM in Central Africa Time (1:22 PM–7:51 PM in Korea Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central Africa Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Airports in Korea Standard Time

  • GMP
  • ICN
  • PUS
  • TAE
  • CJJ
  • KWJ
  • MWX

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CAT in KST?
9:00 am CAT is 4:00 pm KST.
What is 12:00 pm CAT in KST?
12:00 pm CAT is 7:00 pm KST.
What is 12:30 pm CAT in KST?
12:30 pm CAT is 7:30 pm KST.
What is 2:00 pm CAT in KST?
2:00 pm CAT is 9:00 pm KST.
What is 5:00 pm CAT in KST?
5:00 pm CAT is 12:00 am KST, the next day.
What is 11:30 pm CAT in KST?
11:30 pm CAT is 6:30 am KST, the next day.