KST to PET Time Converter

Convert Korea Standard Time (KST) to Peru Time (PET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours behind.

Seoul · Korea Standard Time
19:59:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Lima · Peru Time
05:59:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: KST (Seoul)
To: PET (Lima)
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Daylight Saving status right now

KST (Korea Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No

When can KST and PET meet?

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PET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Seoul (KST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 KST (18:00–18:00 PET).

Hour-by-hour KST to PET conversion table

KST time (Seoul)PET time (Lima)Status
00:00 Wed10:00 TuePET working
01:00 Wed11:00 TuePET working
02:00 Wed12:00 TuePET working
03:00 Wed13:00 TuePET working
04:00 Wed14:00 TuePET working
05:00 Wed15:00 TuePET working
06:00 Wed16:00 TuePET working
07:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed19:00 TueKST working
10:00 Wed20:00 TueKST working
11:00 Wed21:00 TueKST working
12:00 Wed22:00 TueKST working
13:00 Wed23:00 TueKST working
14:00 Wed00:00 WedKST working
15:00 Wed01:00 WedKST working
16:00 Wed02:00 WedKST working
17:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed09:00 WedPET working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Korea Standard Time (KST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Seoul
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
SeoulBusan
Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima

Sun today in Seoul and Lima

Seoul
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
19:33
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
14h 6m

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Looking for local time? See time in Seoul or time in Lima.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KST and PET right now?+
PET (Peru Time) is currently 14 hours behind KST (Korea Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KST or PET observe daylight saving time?+
KST: does not observe daylight saving time. PET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and PET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 KST (18:00–18:00 PET).
What time is it in Lima when it is 12:00 noon in Seoul?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Seoul (KST), it is 22:00 Tue in Lima (PET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KST and PET?+
KST maps to "Asia/Seoul" in the IANA database. PET maps to "America/Lima". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Seoul ahead of or behind Lima?+
Whether Seoul (KST) is ahead of or behind Lima (PET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PET is 14 hours behind KST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KST and PET?+
KST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both KST and PET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KST and PET is 08:00–08:00 KST.