KST to Seattle Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Seattle instantly.
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Korea Standard Time
KST
5:25
Seattle
PST
1:25
KST is on standard time (KST), while Seattle is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the KST to Seattle time difference works
Seattle is 16 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Seattle (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM Seattle. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
Seattle only
KST offset
UTC+9
Seattle offset
UTC-8
KST to Seattle conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Seattle (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
Seattle (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
KST to Seattle questions
Is Seattle ahead of or behind KST?
Seattle is 16 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM Seattle, and 5:00 PM KST is 1:00 AM Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM Seattle in Seattle.
How many hours difference is there between KST and Seattle?
There is a 16 hours difference. Seattle (PST) runs 16 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Seattle 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 Seattle?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and Seattle 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 Seattle?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Seattle (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.