Los Angeles to Seoul time converter

Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Seoul.

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Seoul KST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
Seoul
South Korea
Sat, Oct 17
KSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Seoul conversion table

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

Los AngelesSeoul
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 Seoul).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Los Angeles and Seoul are 9,586 km (5,956 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?

Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Seoul.

When is the best time to call Seoul 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 Seoul).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul change?

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