US Pacific Time to Korea Standard Time
Convert times between US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9:00). Korea Standard Time is 17 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 16 hours.
UTC-8:00 / -7:00→UTC+9:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Pacific Time | PST / PDT | UTC-8:00 | UTC-7:00 | United States |
| Korea Standard Time | KST | UTC+9:00 | — | South Korea |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (PST → KST)
| US Pacific Time | Korea Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM KST |
| 6:00 AM PST | 11:00 PM KST |
| 9:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 12:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 3:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 6:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 9:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM (next day) KST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (PDT → KST)
| US Pacific Time (summer) | Korea Standard Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PDT | 4:00 PM KST |
| 6:00 AM PDT | 10:00 PM KST |
| 9:00 AM PDT | 1:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 12:00 PM PDT | 4:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 3:00 PM PDT | 7:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 6:00 PM PDT | 10:00 AM (next day) KST |
| 9:00 PM PDT | 1:00 PM (next day) KST |
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 PST to KST?
Add 17 hours to the PST time to get KST. For example, 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM KST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Pacific Time?
US Pacific Time is UTC-8:00 during standard time (PST) and UTC-7:00 during summer daylight saving time (PDT).
Is Korea Standard Time ahead or behind US Pacific Time?
Korea Standard Time is 17 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between PST and KST?
Due to the 17-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
Related Timezone Conversions
US Pacific Time → US Eastern TimePST / ESTUS Pacific Time → US Central TimePST / CSTUS Pacific Time → US Mountain TimePST / MSTUS Pacific Time → US Alaska TimePST / AKSTUS Pacific Time → Hawaii TimePST / HSTUS Pacific Time → Canada Atlantic TimePST / ASTUS Pacific Time → China Standard TimePST / CSTUS Pacific Time → Hong Kong TimePST / HKT
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