KST to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Los Angeles instantly.
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Korea Standard Time
KST
5:30
Los Angeles
PST
1:30
KST is on standard time (KST), while Los Angeles is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the KST to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM Los Angeles. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
Los Angeles only
KST offset
UTC+9
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
KST to Los Angeles conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
KST to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind KST?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM KST is 1:00 AM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between KST and Los Angeles?
There is a 16 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 16 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time but Korea Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and Los Angeles does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use KST and Los Angeles?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.