PST to KST Time Converter
Convert Pacific Time to Korea Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Pacific Time
PST
1:25
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:25
PST is on daylight savings (PDT), while KST is on standard time (KST) right now.
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How the PST to KST time difference works
KST is 16 hours ahead of PST. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM KST. 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
PST offset
UTC-8
KST offset
UTC+9
PST to KST conversion chart
| Pacific Time (PST) | Korea Standard Time (KST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
PST to KST questions
Is KST ahead of or behind PST?
KST is 16 hours ahead of PST. So 9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM KST, and 5:00 PM PST is 9:00 AM KST.
What time is it in KST when it is 12:00 PM PST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) PST in Pacific Time, it is 4:00 AM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between PST and KST?
There is a 16 hours difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 16 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PST).
Do PST and KST 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 PST and KST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Pacific Time and Korea Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use PST and KST?
Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland. Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon.