Gwangju to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Gwangju. When it is noon in Gwangju, it is 20:00 in Los Angeles.
Seoul (UTC+9) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 21:00 in Gwangju, it's 05:00 in Los Angeles
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Gwangju & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,771 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.5h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Gwangju
14:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Gwangju
17:00
Los Angeles (-1)
12:00
Gwangju
20:00
Los Angeles (-1)
15:00
Gwangju
23:00
Los Angeles (-1)
18:00
Gwangju
02:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Gwangju
05:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Gwangju
08:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Gwangju
11:00
Los Angeles (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Gwangju ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Gwangju. When it is 12:00 noon in Gwangju, it is 20:00 in Los Angeles. Gwangju operates on Asia/Seoul (UTC+9), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Gwangju?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Gwangju and Los Angeles due to the 16 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Gwangju to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
The distance between Gwangju and Los Angeles is approximately 9,771 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.