Watching a Korean event from abroad
A quick primer on Korea's timezone and how to catch comebacks, livestreams and esports finals live in your own local time.
Korea runs on one single timezone
All of South Korea uses Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, and — unlike the US or Europe — Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The gap between Korea and your country stays the same all year, except when your own region switches its clocks. For reference, KST is 9 hours ahead of London (GMT) and 13–16 hours ahead of the US depending on the coast and the season.
Never miss the live moment
Lock the time in your own timezone first. Comebacks, award shows and finals are announced in KST — convert once, add it to your calendar, and you won't lose it to 3am mental math. The live clock on the home page shows the exact current difference for your location.
Know where it streams. K-pop comebacks usually go live on the artist's official YouTube channel and Korean music shows; League of Legends Worlds streams on the official LoL Esports channels and Twitch.
Build in a buffer. Livestreams often start 10–15 minutes late and pre-shows begin earlier, so tune in about 30 minutes ahead if you want the full build-up.
Frequently asked
Does Korea change clocks for summer time?
No. Korea has stayed on UTC+9 year-round since 1988, so KST never shifts.
The clock shows the wrong local time — why?
Your device's timezone may be off, or you're on a VPN. Use the 📍 location picker on the home-page clock to set your city manually.
Will the time change closer to the event?
KST won't move. The only thing that shifts your local time is your own country's daylight-saving switch, so double-check if the event falls near a clock change where you live.