Time Difference between Seoul and Los Angeles
Seoul (UTC+9) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Seoul, it's 22:00 in Los Angeles
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Seoul & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,586 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.3h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Seoul
14:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Seoul
17:00
Los Angeles (-1)
12:00
Seoul
20:00
Los Angeles (-1)
15:00
Seoul
23:00
Los Angeles (-1)
18:00
Seoul
02:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Seoul
05:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Seoul
08:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Seoul
11:00
Los Angeles (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Seoul and Los Angeles
Seoul, South Korea and Los Angeles, United States are separated by a time difference of 16 hours. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 16 hours earlier in Los Angeles.
Seoul operates on Asia/Seoul timezone, while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles. 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 16 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Seoul and Los Angeles is approximately 9,586 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.