Korean Drama & Variety Show Air Times — and When That Is for You
Korean dramas run on weekly Korea-time slots, not a single nightly schedule. Here are the usual KST times, how to find them in your timezone, and where to stream.
Korean TV runs on weekly slots
Instead of a single nightly line-up, Korean networks group dramas into weekly slots — you'll hear fans say "Monday–Tuesday drama" (월화드라마), "Wednesday–Thursday drama" (수목드라마) or "weekend drama." Each airs two episodes a week on those days, generally in the evening KST. Variety shows have their own weekly nights. This is the sister guide to how to watch Korean music shows.
Typical weekly slots (KST) — confirm with the broadcaster
| Slot | Days | Usual KST time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Tuesday drama | Mon, Tue | evening KST (around 8–10 PM) |
| Wednesday–Thursday drama | Wed, Thu | evening KST (around 8–10 PM) |
| Weekend drama | Sat, Sun | evening KST |
| Daily drama | Weekdays | morning or early-evening KST |
| Variety shows | varies by show | evening to late-night KST |
Slot times have moved earlier in recent years and specials shift them, so treat these as the usual pattern and confirm the exact time on the official broadcaster or streaming platform.
Live broadcast vs global streaming
Many dramas now stream worldwide on Netflix, Viki, Wavve or Disney+ around the time of the Korean broadcast — sometimes simultaneously, sometimes a little later, and availability depends on your region and the title's rights. If you're chasing the live Korean air time, that's the KST slot above; if you just want the episode, the streamer's drop time is what matters.
Find the air time in your timezone
Convert any KST slot with the home-page converter, or use the US hub and Europe hub to see the evening-KST slot in your zone. For release-style events, see K-pop comeback times.
Frequently asked
When do Korean dramas usually air?
Prime-time miniseries generally air in the evening KST on their weekly days; times have shifted earlier in recent years, so check the broadcaster or streamer for the exact slot.
Are they on Netflix at the same time?
Often, but not always. Many series stream globally on Netflix, Viki, Wavve or Disney+ close to the Korean broadcast, though the exact drop time and regions vary by title.
What time is 22:00 KST for me?
Convert it with the home-page tool. Roughly, 10 PM KST is early morning in the Americas and early afternoon in Europe — use the US or Europe hub for your zone.
What's the difference between Mon–Tue and weekend dramas?
Korean networks group miniseries by slot — Monday–Tuesday, Wednesday–Thursday, and weekend dramas each run two episodes a week on those days.