KST to PST Converter
PST is 17 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 17 hours behind KST at the moment. To convert KST to PST, subtract 17 hours from the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
KST to PST time conversion table
KST to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| KST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 7:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM KST | 8:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM KST | 9:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM KST | 10:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM KST | 11:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM KST | 12:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM KST | 1:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM KST | 2:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM KST | 3:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM KST | 4:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM KST | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM KST | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM KST | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM KST | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM KST | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM KST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM KST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 PM KST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 PM KST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 PM KST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 PM KST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 PM KST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 PM KST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 PM KST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert KST to PST
Subtract 17 hours from the KST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 8:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between KST and PST
The time difference between KST and PST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 17 hours behind of KST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 16 hours behind of KST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 17 hours behind of KST.
KST and PST during daylight saving time
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between KST and PST
KST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 2:00 PM PST.
KST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between KST and PST?
Right now PST is 17 hours behind KST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM KST in PST?
9:00 AM KST is 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) KST in PST?
12:00 PM KST is 7:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is PST ahead of or behind KST?
PST is 17 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in PST than in KST.
Does KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between KST and PST?
KST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 2:00 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.