Los Angeles to North Korea time converter

North Korea is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in North Korea.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

North Korea KST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
North Korea
Thu, Oct 22
KSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to North Korea conversion table

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

Los AngelesNorth Korea
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 North Korea).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +16h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and North Korea?

North Korea is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in North Korea when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in North Korea.

When is the best time to call North Korea 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 North Korea).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and North Korea change?

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