Los Angeles to Seoul time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. It is 17 hours ahead in January and 16 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 2:00 AM (winter) or 1:00 AM (summer) in Seoul.
Today, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Seoul |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Los Angeles to Seoul time table
| Los Angeles | Seoul (January) | Seoul (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM (+1 day) | 1:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM (+1 day) | 2:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM (+1 day) | 3:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
Los Angeles uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7). Seoul does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+9 all year.
Best time to call Seoul, South Korea from Los Angeles
- January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Seoul).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 3:00 PM–10:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM–2:00 PM in Seoul).
Seoul vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Denver | 16 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 16 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles in January and 16 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Seoul?
1:00 PM in winter and 12:00 PM in summer.
Does Seoul use daylight saving time?
Seoul does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+9 all year.