Time Difference between Seoul and Chicago
Seoul (UTC+9) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Seoul
South Korea
Sun, Feb 22
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Seoul, it's 16:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Seoul & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,509 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.4h
Time Difference
-15h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Seoul
15:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Seoul
18:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Seoul
21:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Seoul
00:00
Chicago
18:00
Seoul
03:00
Chicago
21:00
Seoul
06:00
Chicago
00:00
Seoul
09:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Seoul
12:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Seoul and Chicago
Seoul, South Korea and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 15 hours. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 15 hours earlier in Chicago.
Seoul operates on Asia/Seoul timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 15 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Seoul and Chicago is approximately 10,509 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.