South Korea to New York time converter

New York is 13 hours behind South Korea. When it is 9:00 AM in South Korea, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in New York.

South Korea KST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

New York EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sat, Oct 17
KSTUTC+9
United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-13h
Finding your time zone…

4:23 AM in South Korea, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Korea to New York conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in South Korea (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in New York): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Korea and New York switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind South Korea.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in South Korea?

When it is 9:00 AM in South Korea, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from South Korea?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in South Korea (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in New York): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between South Korea and New York change?

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