Seoul to Rochester time converter
Rochester is 8 hours behind Seoul. When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 1:00 AM in Rochester.
8:43 AM in Seoul, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Seoul to Rochester conversion table
Every hour of today in Seoul and the matching time in Rochester. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Seoul | Rochester |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Seoul (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Rochester).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Seoul and Rochester switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -9h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -8h
Distance
Seoul and Rochester are 8,839 km (5,492 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Seoul and Rochester?
Rochester is 8 hours behind Seoul.
What time is it in Rochester when it is 9 AM in Seoul?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 1:00 AM in Rochester.
When is the best time to call Rochester from Seoul?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Seoul (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Rochester).
Does the time difference between Seoul and Rochester change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.