Seoul to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul. When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Los Angeles.

Seoul KST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Seoul to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Seoul and Los Angeles 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 Seoul and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Los Angeles.

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

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

Does the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles change?

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