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Timezone conversion

KST to PDT Time — Convert Korea Standard Time to Pacific Daylight Time (US)

PDT is currently 16 hours behind KST. The gap shifts across the year: around January PDT is 17 hours behind KST, and around July it is 16 hours behind KST, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

PDT is currently 16 hours behind KST.

KST • KST (UTC+9)
11:33 PM
Thursday, Sep 10
PDT • PDT (UTC-7)
7:33 AM
Thursday, Sep 10

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Full KST to PDT conversion table

KSTPDT
12:00 AM8:00 AM(previous day)
1:00 AM9:00 AM(previous day)
2:00 AM10:00 AM(previous day)
3:00 AM11:00 AM(previous day)
4:00 AM12:00 PM(previous day)
5:00 AM1:00 PM(previous day)
6:00 AM2:00 PM(previous day)
7:00 AM3:00 PM(previous day)
8:00 AM4:00 PM(previous day)
9:00 AM5:00 PM(previous day)
10:00 AM6:00 PM(previous day)
11:00 AM7:00 PM(previous day)
12:00 PM8:00 PM(previous day)
1:00 PM9:00 PM(previous day)
2:00 PM10:00 PM(previous day)
3:00 PM11:00 PM(previous day)
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January PDT is 17 hours behind KST. Around July it is 16 hours behind KST. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDT ahead of or behind KST right now?
PDT is currently 16 hours behind KST.
What is the current KST to PDT time difference?
Right now the gap is 16 hours — PDT is 16 hours behind KST.
Does the KST → PDT offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January PDT is 17 hours behind KST; around July it is 16 hours behind KST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No — Korea Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
PDT is itself the daylight-saving form. Pacific Daylight Time (US) is in force at UTC-7 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on PST (UTC-8).
What time is 3 AM KST in PDT?
3:00 AM KST is 11:00 AM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 8 AM KST in PDT?
8:00 AM KST is 4:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 9 AM KST in PDT?
9:00 AM KST is 5:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 10 AM KST in PDT?
10:00 AM KST is 6:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 11 AM KST in PDT?
11:00 AM KST is 7:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 12 PM (noon) KST in PDT?
12:00 PM KST is 8:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 2 PM KST in PDT?
2:00 PM KST is 10:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 3 PM KST in PDT?
3:00 PM KST is 11:00 PM (previous day) PDT.
What time is 4 PM KST in PDT?
4:00 PM KST is 12:00 AM PDT.
What time is 5 PM KST in PDT?
5:00 PM KST is 1:00 AM PDT.
What time is 9 PM KST in PDT?
9:00 PM KST is 5:00 AM PDT.
What time is 10 PM KST in PDT?
10:00 PM KST is 6:00 AM PDT.
When is the best time to schedule a call between KST and PDT?
KST and PDT have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does KST refer to?
KST refers to Korea Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Seoul).
What time zone does PDT refer to?
PDT refers to Pacific Daylight Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).

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