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PST to KST Time — Convert Pacific Standard Time (US) to Korea Standard Time

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

KST is currently 16 hours ahead of PST.

PST • PDT (UTC-7)
7:32 AM
Thursday, Sep 10
KST • KST (UTC+9)
11:32 PM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

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Full PST to KST conversion table

PSTKST
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 PST. Around July it is 16 hours ahead of PST. 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 PST right now?
KST is currently 16 hours ahead of PST.
What is the current PST to KST time difference?
Right now the gap is 16 hours — KST is 16 hours ahead of PST.
Does the PST → KST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January KST is 17 hours ahead of PST; around July it is 16 hours ahead of PST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
PST is itself the standard-time form. Pacific Standard Time (US) is in force at UTC-8 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on PDT (UTC-7).
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No — Korea Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 3 AM PST in KST?
3:00 AM PST is 7:00 PM KST.
What time is 8 AM PST in KST?
8:00 AM PST is 12:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 9 AM PST in KST?
9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 10 AM PST in KST?
10:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 11 AM PST in KST?
11:00 AM PST is 3:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) PST in KST?
12:00 PM PST is 4:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 2 PM PST in KST?
2:00 PM PST is 6:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 3 PM PST in KST?
3:00 PM PST is 7:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 4 PM PST in KST?
4:00 PM PST is 8:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 5 PM PST in KST?
5:00 PM PST is 9:00 AM (next day) KST.
What time is 9 PM PST in KST?
9:00 PM PST is 1:00 PM (next day) KST.
What time is 10 PM PST in KST?
10:00 PM PST is 2:00 PM (next day) KST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between PST and KST?
PST 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 PST refer to?
PST refers to Pacific Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
What time zone does KST refer to?
KST refers to Korea Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Seoul).
Is PST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "PST"?
On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

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