PST to KST Converter
KST is 17 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM KST (next day).
KST is 17 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to KST, add 17 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM KST (next day).
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to KST time conversion table
PST to KST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | KST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| PST | KST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| PST | KST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from PST to KST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in KST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to KST
Add 17 hours to the PST time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM KST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 3:00 PM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and KST
The time difference between PST and KST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: KST is 17 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: KST is 16 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: KST is 17 hours ahead of PST.
PST and KST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and KST
PST and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM KST.
PST to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and KST?
Right now KST is 17 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in KST?
9:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM KST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in KST?
12:00 PM PST is 5:00 AM KST (next day).
Is KST ahead of or behind PST?
KST is 17 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in KST than in PST.
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.
Does KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and KST?
PST and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM KST.
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.