PDT to KST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 04, 2025

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Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

UTC-7 • Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Korea Standard Time (KST)

UTC+9 • Seoul, Busan, Incheon

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PDT): -7

UTC Offset (KST): +9

DST Status: --

PDT Time: --

KST Time: --

Time Format:

Current PDT: --:--:--

Current KST: --:--:--

🌏 PDT is UTC-7 during Pacific summer time (March-November), PST is UTC-8 during winter. KST is UTC+9 year-round with no daylight saving.

PDT to KST Conversion Guide

What is PDT to KST Conversion?

PDT to KST conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Daylight Time and Korea Standard Time. PDT is UTC-7 during Pacific daylight saving time (March-November) and PST is UTC-8 during standard time (November-March). KST is UTC+9 and remains constant year-round with no daylight saving time. The time difference is 16 hours during PDT period and 17 hours during PST period, with KST being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): Used on the US West Coast during daylight saving time. UTC-7 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November.

Korea Standard Time (KST): The standard time zone for South Korea. Always UTC+9 throughout the year with no daylight saving time changes.

Time Difference: KST is 16 hours ahead of PDT during summer and 17 hours ahead of PST during winter.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Pacific Daylight Time: PDT observed from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November when clocks are set forward

KST Consistency: Korea Standard Time never changes and does not observe daylight saving time

Date Line Crossing: Due to the large time difference, KST is typically the next day compared to PDT/PST

Common Conversion Examples

Summer Business Hours

PDT 9:00 AM → KST 1:00 AM (next day)

PDT 5:00 PM → KST 9:00 AM (next day)

16-hour difference during PDT period

Winter Hours (PST)

PST 9:00 AM → KST 2:00 AM (next day)

PST 5:00 PM → KST 10:00 AM (next day)

17-hour difference during PST period

International Meetings

PDT 6:00 PM → KST 10:00 AM (next day)

PDT 8:00 PM → KST 12:00 PM (next day)

Optimal overlap for business hours

Gaming & Entertainment

PDT 7:00 PM → KST 11:00 AM (next day)

PDT 10:00 PM → KST 2:00 PM (next day)

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Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• PDT is only used during daylight saving time; PST (UTC-8) is used during standard time

• KST never changes throughout the year, making it a reliable reference point

• During PDT: add 16 hours to PDT to get KST time (next day)

• During PST: add 17 hours to PST to get KST time (next day)

• Best meeting times are PDT evening (6-9 PM) which aligns with KST morning (10 AM-1 PM next day)

• KST is almost always the next calendar day compared to Pacific time zones

Turn PDT into KST

Need to find out what time your late-night call in Los Angeles turns into in Seoul? This tool makes it effortless. Whether you're planning a global meeting or syncing up with a friend across the ocean, this converter gets you answers in real time, with flexibility and accuracy. Here’s a quick glance at the time zone regions involved:

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)	KST (Korea Standard Time)
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇽 Mexico	🇰🇷 South Korea

What this converter actually does

This tool translates any time between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Korea Standard Time (KST), and vice versa. It's not just a static calculator either. It adapts based on whether daylight saving is in effect and even updates the current time live in both zones. If you switch the direction of conversion or change formats, it keeps everything up to date. You can choose whether to show seconds, adjust for daylight saving, or display UTC offsets.

Why this matters for planning across time zones

PDT and KST are 16 to 17 hours apart, depending on the season. That’s a big jump to do in your head. And since Korea doesn’t observe daylight saving but the U.S. WEST Coast does, that gap shifts in spring and fall. This tool helps you work around all that without missing a beat. Whether you're booking a Zoom call, arranging a game session, or sending something time-sensitive, the last thing you want is to get the date wrong by a whole day.

How to use it without messing anything up

1. Choose your starting time zone

By default, the tool begins with Pacific Daylight Time as the input. You can swap it to KST by clicking the ⇄ button.

2. Pick the date and time

Use the date and time pickers to select the moment you're trying to convert. The tool even lets you hit "Now" to grab the current local time from your chosen zone.

3. Customize settings (or don’t)

Auto Convert: Enable this if you want the result to update immediately when you change the input
Daylight Saving Aware: Adjusts based on whether daylight saving time is active
Show UTC Offset: Useful if you want to see raw UTC values (e.g. -7, +9)
Show Seconds: Great if you need precise timing

4. Click Convert (or let it do it automatically)

Either hit the “Convert Time” button or let the tool work automatically if Auto Convert is enabled. The result section will show the translated time and even label which calendar day it falls on.

5. Swap or reset anytime

Use “Swap” to flip the direction, or “Reset” to go back to the default setup. “Now” will auto-fill the input with the current time for the selected zone. This is especially handy if you're just checking time right now between two places.

Built-in features that make this more than just a basic converter

Live Clocks: Always shows you the current time in PDT and KST
12/24 Hour Format Toggle: Switch with a single click to match your preference
Real DST Handling: It checks if the date you enter is inside daylight saving and adjusts accordingly. No guesswork
Accurate Output Labels: It’ll always show which day of the week the time falls on, which is key since Korea is usually a day ahead

Real-life example: planning a call between the U.S. and Korea

Let’s say you live in Canada and your colleague is based in South Korea. You’re scheduling a product demo and want to pick a time that works for both sides. You open the converter, enter May 15 at 6:00 PM PDT. The tool instantly tells you it’s 10:00 AM the next day in KST. That’s prime morning time for your Korean counterpart. Done and done, no time math, no mistakes.

Reliable time coordination starts right here

When you’re trying to manage time between places that are quite literally on opposite ends of the clock, a small error can mean showing up 12 hours early. This converter makes sure that doesn’t happen. Whether you’re organizing a launch, setting up a group call, or just trying not to wake someone up at 3:00 AM, it gives you the clarity you need. With every feature tuned for real-world use, it’s not just helpful. It’s practical peace of mind.