Seoul to New York Time Difference
New York is 13 hours behind Seoul. When it is noon in Seoul, it is 23:00 in New York.
Seoul (UTC+9) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 07:00 in Seoul, it's 18:00 in New York
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,052 km
Est. Flight Time
~14h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
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No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Seoul
17:00
New York (-1)
09:00
Seoul
20:00
New York (-1)
12:00
Seoul
23:00
New York (-1)
15:00
Seoul
02:00
New York
18:00
Seoul
05:00
New York
21:00
Seoul
08:00
New York
00:00
Seoul
11:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Seoul
14:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Seoul ahead of New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Seoul. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 23:00 in New York. Seoul 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 Seoul?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Seoul and New York due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Seoul 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 Seoul and New York
The distance between Seoul and New York is approximately 11,052 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.