Seoul Time to PST Converter
PST is 17 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 17 hours behind KST at the moment. To convert Seoul Time to PST, subtract 17 hours from the Seoul Time time: 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
Seoul Time (Seoul time) is used in Seoul, South Korea. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
Seoul Time to PST time conversion table
Seoul Time to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Seoul Time | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 7:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM KST | 8:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM KST | 9:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM KST | 10:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM KST | 11:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM KST | 12:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM KST | 1:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM KST | 2:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM KST | 3:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM KST | 4:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM KST | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM KST | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM KST | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM KST | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM KST | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM KST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM KST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 PM KST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 PM KST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 PM KST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 PM KST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 PM KST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 PM KST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 PM KST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Seoul Time to PST
Subtract 17 hours from the Seoul Time time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 8:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Seoul Time and PST
The time difference between Seoul Time and PST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 17 hours behind of Seoul Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 16 hours behind of Seoul Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 17 hours behind of Seoul Time.
Seoul Time and PST during daylight saving time
- Seoul Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between Seoul Time and PST
Seoul Time and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 2:00 PM PST.
Seoul Time to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between Seoul Time and PST?
Right now PST is 17 hours behind KST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Seoul Time in PST?
9:00 AM KST is 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Seoul Time in PST?
12:00 PM KST is 7:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is PST ahead of or behind Seoul Time?
PST is 17 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in PST than in Seoul Time.
Does Seoul Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Seoul Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Seoul Time and PST?
Seoul Time and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 2:00 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.