Los Angeles to Kaesong time converter

Kaesong is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Kaesong.

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Kaesong KST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Kaesong
North Korea
Wed, Oct 21
KSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Kaesong conversion table

Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Kaesong. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Los AngelesKaesong
12:00 AM4:00 PM
1:00 AM5:00 PM
2:00 AM6:00 PM
3:00 AM7:00 PM
4:00 AM8:00 PM
5:00 AM9:00 PM
6:00 AM10:00 PM
7:00 AM11:00 PM
8:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Kaesong).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Kaesong switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +16h

Distance

Los Angeles and Kaesong are 9,584 km (5,955 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kaesong?

Kaesong is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in Kaesong when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Kaesong.

When is the best time to call Kaesong from Los Angeles?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Kaesong).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Kaesong change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.