Korea Standard Time to US Pacific Time
Convert times between Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9:00) and US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00). US Pacific Time is 17 hours behind Korea Standard Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 16 hours.
UTC+9:00→UTC-8:00 / -7:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Standard Time | KST | UTC+9:00 | — | South Korea |
| US Pacific Time | PST / PDT | UTC-8:00 | UTC-7:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (KST → PST)
| Korea Standard Time | US Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 7:00 AM (prev day) PST |
| 6:00 AM KST | 1:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 9:00 AM KST | 4:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 12:00 PM KST | 7:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 3:00 PM KST | 10:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 6:00 PM KST | 1:00 AM PST |
| 9:00 PM KST | 4:00 AM PST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (KST → PDT)
| Korea Standard Time (summer) | US Pacific Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 8:00 AM (prev day) PDT |
| 6:00 AM KST | 2:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 9:00 AM KST | 5:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 12:00 PM KST | 8:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 3:00 PM KST | 11:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 6:00 PM KST | 2:00 AM PDT |
| 9:00 PM KST | 5:00 AM PDT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- The offset difference shifts between 17h (standard) and 16h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert KST to PST?
Add (-17) hours to the KST time to get PST. For example, 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST.
What is the current UTC offset for Korea Standard Time?
Korea Standard Time is always UTC+9:00 (KST) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Pacific Time ahead or behind Korea Standard Time?
US Pacific Time is 17 hours behind Korea Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between KST and PST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM KST / 4:00 PM (prev day) PST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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