KST to PT time converter
PT is 16 hours behind KST. When it is 9:00 AM in KST, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in PT.
6:16 AM in KST, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
KST to PT conversion table
Every hour of today in KST and the matching time in PT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| KST | PT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in KST (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in PT).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because KST and PT switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -16h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between KST and PT?
PT is 16 hours behind KST.
What time is it in PT when it is 9 AM in KST?
When it is 9:00 AM in KST, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in PT.
When is the best time to call PT from KST?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in KST (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in PT).
Does the time difference between KST and PT change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.