Gwangju to New York Time Difference
New York is 13 hours behind Gwangju. When it is noon in Gwangju, it is 23:00 in New York.
Seoul (UTC+9) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 20:00 in Gwangju, it's 07:00 in New York
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Gwangju & New York◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,313 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.3h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Gwangju
17:00
New York (-1)
09:00
Gwangju
20:00
New York (-1)
12:00
Gwangju
23:00
New York (-1)
15:00
Gwangju
02:00
New York
18:00
Gwangju
05:00
New York
21:00
Gwangju
08:00
New York
00:00
Gwangju
11:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Gwangju
14:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Gwangju ahead of New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Gwangju. When it is 12:00 noon in Gwangju, it is 23:00 in New York. Gwangju operates on Asia/Seoul (UTC+9), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Gwangju?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Gwangju and New York due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Gwangju to New York 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 New York
The distance between Gwangju and New York is approximately 11,313 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.