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)

Seoul

South Korea

⏱️13 hours behind
16:42

Sat, Apr 25

📞 +82💱 KRW

New York

United States

03:42

Sat, Apr 25

📞 +1💱 USD

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When it's 07:00 in Seoul, it's 18:00 in New York

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Seoul
07:00
New York
18:00(-1)
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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.