Time Difference between Chicago and Gwangju
Chicago (UTC-5) → Seoul (UTC+9)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in Chicago, it's 06:00 in Gwangju
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Gwangju◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,757 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.7h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
20:00
Gwangju
09:00
Chicago
23:00
Gwangju
12:00
Chicago
02:00
Gwangju (+1)
15:00
Chicago
05:00
Gwangju (+1)
18:00
Chicago
08:00
Gwangju (+1)
21:00
Chicago
11:00
Gwangju (+1)
00:00
Chicago
14:00
Gwangju
03:00
Chicago
17:00
Gwangju
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Gwangju
Chicago, United States and Gwangju, South Korea are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 14 hours later in Gwangju.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Gwangju uses Asia/Seoul. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Gwangju is approximately 10,757 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.7 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.