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Convert PST to KST
Pacific Standard Time to Korea Standard Time — Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+16 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
KST Full Name
Korea Standard Time
PST to KST Conversion Table
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About PST and KST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. KST (Korea Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Seoul, Busan, Incheon.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 4:00 AM in Seoul (KST). The time difference between PST and KST is 16 hours — Seoul is ahead of Los Angeles.
With a 17-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Los Angeles (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Seoul.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and KST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Seoul with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and KST?
Seoul (KST) is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +16 hours.
Is KST ahead or behind PST?
KST is 16 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and KST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 4:00 AM in Seoul (KST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 9:00 AM in Seoul (KST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.