PET to KST Time Converter

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

Lima · Peru Time
09:04:48
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Seoul · Korea Standard Time
23:04:48
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

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

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

When can PET and KST meet?

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PET
KST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Lima (PET). 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 18:00–18:00 PET (08:00–08:00 KST).

Hour-by-hour PET to KST conversion table

PET time (Lima)KST time (Seoul)Status
00:00 Tue14:00 TueKST working
01:00 Tue15:00 TueKST working
02:00 Tue16:00 TueKST working
03:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue23:00 TuePET working
10:00 Tue00:00 WedPET working
11:00 Tue01:00 WedPET working
12:00 Tue02:00 WedPET working
13:00 Tue03:00 WedPET working
14:00 Tue04:00 WedPET working
15:00 Tue05:00 WedPET working
16:00 Tue06:00 WedPET working
17:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue09:00 WedKST working
20:00 Tue10:00 WedKST working
21:00 Tue11:00 WedKST working
22:00 Tue12:00 WedKST working
23:00 Tue13:00 WedKST 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

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

Sun today in Lima and Seoul

Seoul
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
19:32
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
14h 4m

Related converters

KST to PET (reverse)PET to ESTPET to PSTPET to GMTPET to UTCPET to CETEST to KSTPST to KSTGMT to KSTUTC to KSTCET to KST
Looking for local time? See time in Lima or time in Seoul.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PET and KST right now?+
KST (Korea Standard Time) is currently 14 hours ahead PET (Peru Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PET or KST observe daylight saving time?+
PET: does not observe daylight saving time. KST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PET and KST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 PET (08:00–08:00 KST).
What time is it in Seoul when it is 12:00 noon in Lima?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Lima (PET), it is 02:00 Wed in Seoul (KST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PET and KST?+
PET maps to "America/Lima" in the IANA database. KST maps to "Asia/Seoul". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lima ahead of or behind Seoul?+
Whether Lima (PET) is ahead of or behind Seoul (KST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KST is 14 hours ahead PET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PET and KST?+
PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and KST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). 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 PET and KST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PET and KST is 18:00–18:00 PET.