Seoul to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul. When it is noon in Seoul, it is 20:00 in Los Angeles.
Seoul (UTC+9) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 21:00 in Seoul, it's 05:00 in Los Angeles
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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
How many hours is Seoul ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 20:00 in Los Angeles. Seoul 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 Seoul?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Seoul and Los Angeles due to the 16 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Seoul 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 Seoul and Los Angeles
The distance between Seoul and Los Angeles is approximately 9,586 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.