KST to PST Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Pacific Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:25
Pacific Time
PST
1:25
KST is on standard time (KST), while PST is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the KST to PST time difference works
PST is 16 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM PST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
PST only
KST offset
UTC+9
PST offset
UTC-8
KST to PST conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Pacific Time (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
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
KST to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind KST?
PST is 16 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM PST, and 5:00 PM KST is 1:00 AM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and PST?
There is a 16 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 16 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Pacific Time 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 PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and Pacific Time 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 PST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.