Time Difference Between Seoul and Kingston

The time difference between Seoul and Kingston is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 22:00 in Kingston. Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9), while Kingston uses America/Jamaica (UTC-5).

Kingston is 14 hours behind Seoul — 14 hours
Seoul, South Korea
05:56:21
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST
Kingston, Jamaica
15:56:21
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Seoul vs Kingston

Detail Seoul Kingston
Time Zone IDAsia/SeoulAmerica/Jamaica
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC-5
AbbreviationKSTEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySouth KoreaJamaica
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Seoul and Kingston. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Seoul or late evenings in Kingston tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Seoul time to Kingston time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Seoul Kingston
00:00 10:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 16:00 (-1 day)
07:00 17:00 (-1 day)
08:00 18:00 (-1 day)
09:00 19:00 (-1 day)
10:00 20:00 (-1 day)
11:00 21:00 (-1 day)
12:00 22:00 (-1 day)
13:00 23:00 (-1 day)
14:00 00:00
15:00 01:00
16:00 02:00
17:00 03:00
18:00 04:00
19:00 05:00
20:00 06:00
21:00 07:00
22:00 08:00 Night
23:00 09:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Seoul nor Kingston is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Kingston?

The time difference is 14 hours. Kingston is 14 hours behind Seoul.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Seoul or Kingston observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Seoul to Kingston?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Seoul time to Kingston time?

Subtract 14 hours from Seoul time to get Kingston time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.