PST to KPT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 16 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
12:55:04
Friday, May 15, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
04:55:04
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: KPT (Pyongyang)
--:--

Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while KPT does not. The 16-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST and KPT meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
PST
KPT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). 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 16:00–18:00 PST (08:00–10:00 KPT).

Hour-by-hour PST to KPT conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)KPT time (Pyongyang)Status
00:00 Fri16:00 FriKPT working
01:00 Fri17:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri18:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri01:00 SatPST working
10:00 Fri02:00 SatPST working
11:00 Fri03:00 SatPST working
12:00 Fri04:00 SatPST working
13:00 Fri05:00 SatPST working
14:00 Fri06:00 SatPST working
15:00 Fri07:00 SatPST working
16:00 Fri08:00 SatPST working
17:00 Fri09:00 SatKPT working
18:00 Fri10:00 SatKPT working
19:00 Fri11:00 SatKPT working
20:00 Fri12:00 SatKPT working
21:00 Fri13:00 SatKPT working
22:00 Fri14:00 SatKPT working
23:00 Fri15:00 SatKPT 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

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Pyongyang

Sun today in Los Angeles and Pyongyang

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:48
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 55m

Related converters

KPT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to KPTGMT to KPTUTC to KPTCET to KPTIST to KPT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Pyongyang.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and KPT right now?+
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)) is currently 16 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or KPT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. KPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and KPT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 PST (08:00–10:00 KPT).
What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Los Angeles (PST), it is 04:00 Sat in Pyongyang (KPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and KPT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Pyongyang?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Pyongyang (KPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KPT is 16 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and KPT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and KPT 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 PST and KPT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and KPT is 16:00–18:00 PST.