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

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

KST is currently 16 hours ahead of PDT.

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

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Full PDT to KST conversion table

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January KST is 17 hours ahead of PDT. Around July it is 16 hours ahead of PDT. 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 KST ahead of or behind PDT right now?
KST is currently 16 hours ahead of PDT.
What is the current PDT to KST time difference?
Right now the gap is 16 hours — KST is 16 hours ahead of PDT.
Does the PDT → KST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January KST is 17 hours ahead of PDT; around July it is 16 hours ahead of PDT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
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).
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No — Korea Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 3 AM PDT in KST?
3:00 AM PDT is 7:00 PM KST.
What time is 8 AM PDT in KST?
8:00 AM PDT is 12:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 9 AM PDT in KST?
9:00 AM PDT is 1:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 10 AM PDT in KST?
10:00 AM PDT is 2:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 11 AM PDT in KST?
11:00 AM PDT is 3:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) PDT in KST?
12:00 PM PDT is 4:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 2 PM PDT in KST?
2:00 PM PDT is 6:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 3 PM PDT in KST?
3:00 PM PDT is 7:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 4 PM PDT in KST?
4:00 PM PDT is 8:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 5 PM PDT in KST?
5:00 PM PDT is 9:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 9 PM PDT in KST?
9:00 PM PDT is 1:00 PM (next day) KST.
What time is 10 PM PDT in KST?
10:00 PM PDT is 2:00 PM (next day) KST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between PDT and KST?
PDT and KST 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 PDT refer to?
PDT refers to Pacific Daylight Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
What time zone does KST refer to?
KST refers to Korea Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Seoul).

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