PST to KST Time Converter

KST is 17 hours ahead of PST right now. 9:00 AM in PST is 2:00 AM in KST (next day).

Time now: PST and KST

🌐 Pacific Time (US & Canada)3:59 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-08:00
🌐 Korea Standard Time (KST)8:59 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+09:00

KST is 17 hours ahead of PST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

PST to KST conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

PSTKST
12:00 AM5:00 PM
1:00 AM6:00 PM
2:00 AM7:00 PM
3:00 AM8:00 PM
4:00 AM9:00 PM
5:00 AM10:00 PM
6:00 AM11:00 PM
7:00 AM12:00 AMnext day
8:00 AM1:00 AMnext day
9:00 AM2:00 AMnext day
10:00 AM3:00 AMnext day
11:00 AM4:00 AMnext day
12:00 PM5:00 AMnext day
1:00 PM6:00 AMnext day
2:00 PM7:00 AMnext day
3:00 PM8:00 AMnext day
4:00 PM9:00 AMnext day
5:00 PM10:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM11:00 AMnext day
7:00 PM12:00 PMnext day
8:00 PM1:00 PMnext day
9:00 PM2:00 PMnext day
10:00 PM3:00 PMnext day
11:00 PM4:00 PMnext day

Best time to meet between PST and KST

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM KST

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between PST and KST change?

Yes. Right now KST is 17 hours ahead of PST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 14 March 2027: PST moves its clocks forward. KST is 16 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 17 hours before).
  • Sunday, 7 November 2027: PST moves its clocks back. KST is 17 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 16 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in PST is 2:00 AM (next day) to 11:00 AM (next day) in KST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in KST is 4:00 PM (previous day) to 1:00 AM in PST.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and KST?

KST is 17 hours ahead of PST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert PST to KST?

Add 17 hours to the PST time to get the KST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in PST is 2:00 AM in KST (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in KST?

It is 8:59 AM in KST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:59 PM in PST.

Does the time difference between PST and KST change during the year?

Yes. Right now KST is 17 hours ahead of PST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: PST moves its clocks forward. KST is 16 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: PST moves its clocks back. KST is 17 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 16 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between PST and KST?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM KST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does PST mean?

Pacific Time is PST (UTC-08:00) in winter and PDT (UTC-07:00) in summer.