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KST to PST Converter

PST is 17 hours behind KST. This converter turns any Korea Standard Time (KST) time into Pacific Standard Time (PST) — just click the time or date to change it.

PDT is 16 hours behind KST−1 day
From
KST

Now in Seoul: 2:54:04 AM KST

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−1 day
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:54:04 AM PDT

On this date Los Angeles observes PDT. PST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Pacific Standard Time (PST).

KST to PST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM KST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM PST (−1 day). Concretely, when Seoul (KST) and Los Angeles (PST) set up a call, pST is 17 hours behind KST.

Korea Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time conversion chart
KST timePST time
12:00 AM7:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 PM12:00 AM
6:00 PM1:00 AM
7:00 PM2:00 AM
8:00 PM3:00 AM
9:00 PM4:00 AM
10:00 PM5:00 AM
11:00 PM6:00 AM

This chart uses the fixed KST and PST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert KST to PST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Korea Standard Time (KST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).

How do I convert KST to PST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the KST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching PST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are KST and PST?

PST is 17 hours behind KST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 17 hours to get the other — so a call between Seoul and Los Angeles is always 17 hours apart.

What time is it in PST right now?

Right now the time in Pacific Standard Time (PST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:54:04 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PST clock.

What time is it in KST right now?

And in Korea Standard Time (KST), it’s currently Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2:54:04 AM. Compare the two and the 17 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across KST and PST?

For example, a 9:00 AM KST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM PST (−1 day). The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect KST to PST?

The labels KST and PST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this KST to PST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so KST to PST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert KST to other time zones

Convert to PST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind KST is PST?

PST is 17 hours behind KST — a fixed 17 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in PST when it's 12:00 PM KST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) KST, it's 7:00 PM PST the previous day.

Do KST or PST use daylight saving time?

Korea Standard Time (KST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Pacific Standard Time (PST) observes daylight saving, alternating with PDT.

Why might the real-world KST–PST difference change during the year?

The labels KST and PST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Pacific Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want KST to PDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.