KST to PST Converter
PST is 16 hours behind KST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
PST to KST insteadTime difference between KST and PST
PST is 16 hours behind KST for most of the year.
- 2026: PST is 17 hours behind KST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: PST is 17 hours behind KST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
KST to PST conversion table
| KST | PSTMost of the year | PSTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 8 AM−1 day | 7 AM−1 day |
| 1 AM | 9 AM−1 day | 8 AM−1 day |
| 2 AM | 10 AM−1 day | 9 AM−1 day |
| 3 AM | 11 AM−1 day | 10 AM−1 day |
| 4 AM | 12 PM−1 day | 11 AM−1 day |
| 5 AM | 1 PM−1 day | 12 PM−1 day |
| 6 AM | 2 PM−1 day | 1 PM−1 day |
| 7 AM | 3 PM−1 day | 2 PM−1 day |
| 8 AM | 4 PM−1 day | 3 PM−1 day |
| 9 AM | 5 PM−1 day | 4 PM−1 day |
| 10 AM | 6 PM−1 day | 5 PM−1 day |
| 11 AM | 7 PM−1 day | 6 PM−1 day |
| 12 PM | 8 PM−1 day | 7 PM−1 day |
| 1 PM | 9 PM−1 day | 8 PM−1 day |
| 2 PM | 10 PM−1 day | 9 PM−1 day |
| 3 PM | 11 PM−1 day | 10 PM−1 day |
| 4 PM | 12 AM | 11 PM−1 day |
| 5 PM | 1 AM | 12 AM |
| 6 PM | 2 AM | 1 AM |
| 7 PM | 3 AM | 2 AM |
| 8 PM | 4 AM | 3 AM |
| 9 PM | 5 AM | 4 AM |
| 10 PM | 6 AM | 5 AM |
| 11 PM | 7 AM | 6 AM |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 1 PM KST (3 PM – 9 PM PST).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in PST when it's 9 AM in KST?
5 PM the previous day for most of the year. PST is 16 hours behind KST.
How many hours is PST behind KST?
Usually 16 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: PST is 17 hours behind KST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: PST is 17 hours behind KST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does KST use daylight saving time?
No. Korea Standard Time stays at UTC+9 all year.
Does PST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time is UTC−8 (PST) in January and UTC−7 (PDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−7; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−8.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and PST?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 1 PM KST (3 PM – 9 PM PST).