New York to Seoul Time Converter
Seoul, South Korea is currently 13 hours ahead of New York, US. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) 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
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in New York, which is 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Seoul. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: New York 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 New York and Seoul is not fixed. It is 14 hours in January and 13 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 New York?
Seoul is currently 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference between New York and Seoul is not fixed. It is 14 hours in January and 13 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 New York in Seoul?
9:00 AM in New York is 10:00 PM in Seoul.
What is the best time for a call between New York and Seoul?
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in New York, which is 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Seoul. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.