Seoul to Palm Desert time converter

Palm Desert is 16 hours behind Seoul. When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Palm Desert.

Seoul KST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palm Desert PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Seoul
South Korea
Wed, Oct 21
KSTUTC+9
Palm Desert
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Seoul to Palm Desert conversion table

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

SeoulPalm Desert
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 Palm Desert).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Seoul and Palm Desert 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

Distance

Seoul and Palm Desert are 9,735 km (6,049 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Seoul and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 16 hours behind Seoul.

What time is it in Palm Desert when it is 9 AM in Seoul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Palm Desert.

When is the best time to call Palm Desert from Seoul?

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

Does the time difference between Seoul and Palm Desert change?

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