Gwangju to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 14 hours behind Gwangju. When it is noon in Gwangju, it is 22:00 in Chicago.
Seoul (UTC+9) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 12:00 in Gwangju, it's 22:00 in Chicago
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Gwangju & Chicago◐ 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
Gwangju
16:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Gwangju
19:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Gwangju
22:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Gwangju
01:00
Chicago
18:00
Gwangju
04:00
Chicago
21:00
Gwangju
07:00
Chicago
00:00
Gwangju
10:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Gwangju
13:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Gwangju ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Gwangju. When it is 12:00 noon in Gwangju, it is 22:00 in Chicago. Gwangju operates on Asia/Seoul (UTC+9), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Gwangju?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Gwangju and Chicago due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Gwangju to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Gwangju and Chicago
The distance between Gwangju and Chicago is approximately 10,757 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.