Los Angeles to Seoul Time Converter
Seoul, South Korea is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, US. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Seoul is on KST (UTC+9). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Seoul.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Los Angeles to Seoul
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
The difference between Los Angeles and Seoul is not fixed. It is 17 hours in January and 16 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Seoul compared to Los Angeles?
Seoul is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The difference between Los Angeles and Seoul is not fixed. It is 17 hours in January and 16 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
What time is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles in Seoul?
9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM in Seoul on the next day.
What is the best time for a call between Los Angeles and Seoul?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Seoul.