PST to KST Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Seoul · Korea Standard Time
05:55:25
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: KST (Seoul)
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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
KST (Korea Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

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

When can PST and KST meet?

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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 KST).

Hour-by-hour PST to KST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)KST time (Seoul)Status
00:00 Sun16:00 SunKST working
01:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun01:00 MonPST working
10:00 Sun02:00 MonPST working
11:00 Sun03:00 MonPST working
12:00 Sun04:00 MonPST working
13:00 Sun05:00 MonPST working
14:00 Sun06:00 MonPST working
15:00 Sun07:00 MonPST working
16:00 Sun08:00 MonPST working
17:00 Sun09:00 MonKST working
18:00 Sun10:00 MonKST working
19:00 Sun11:00 MonKST working
20:00 Sun12:00 MonKST working
21:00 Sun13:00 MonKST working
22:00 Sun14:00 MonKST working
23:00 Sun15:00 MonKST 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 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 Los Angeles and Seoul

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m
Seoul
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
19:31
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
14h 3m

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Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Seoul.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and KST right now?+
KST (Korea Standard Time) 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 KST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. KST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and KST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 PST (08:00–10:00 KST).
What time is it in Seoul when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 04:00 Mon in Seoul (KST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and KST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Seoul?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Seoul (KST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KST 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 KST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and KST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and KST is 16:00–18:00 PST.