South Korea to Los Angeles time converter

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

South Korea KST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

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)

South Korea to Los Angeles conversion table

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

South KoreaLos 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 South Korea (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Korea 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

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Questions and answers

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

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind South Korea.

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

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

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from South Korea?

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

Does the time difference between South Korea 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.