South Korea to Chile time converter

Chile is 12 hours behind South Korea. When it is 9:00 AM in South Korea, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Chile.

South Korea KST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Chile CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Thu, Oct 22
KSTUTC+9
Santiago
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3-12h
Finding your time zone…

2:52 AM in South Korea, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Korea to Chile conversion table

Every hour of today in South Korea and the matching time in Chile. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

South KoreaChile
12:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in South Korea (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chile): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Korea and Chile switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -12h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -13h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Korea and Chile?

Chile is 12 hours behind South Korea.

What time is it in Chile when it is 9 AM in South Korea?

When it is 9:00 AM in South Korea, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Chile.

When is the best time to call Chile from South Korea?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in South Korea (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chile): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between South Korea and Chile change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.