Seoul, South Korea
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 23:37
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight saving
- No
Seoul and Los Angeles Time Difference
Compare Seoul vs Los Angeles time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.
Quick Answer
What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?
The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether Los Angeles is ahead of or behind Seoul.
Current time difference
Los Angeles, United States
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 07:37
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC offset
- UTC-07:00
- Daylight saving
- Yes
Time difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul
UTC offset difference
-16:00
Suggested call window
Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-10:00 / Fri, Jul 3, 16:00-18:00
Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.
Dynamic Time Difference
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
The difference changes during 2026 because Seoul keeps a fixed UTC offset and Los Angeles changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 7: Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles; Mar 8-Oct 31: Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles; Nov 1-Dec 31: Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Seoul
UTC+09:00 · No seasonal offset change detected
Los Angeles
UTC-07:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now
Business Call Window
09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap
Both 09:00-18:00 workdays overlap. A practical window is 09:00-10:00 in Seoul, which is 17:00-18:00 in Los Angeles.
Seoul: 09:00-10:00
Los Angeles: 17:00-18:00
24-Hour Conversion Table
Seoul to Los Angeles hourly time conversion
The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.
| Seoul | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 09:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 10:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 11:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 12:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 13:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 14:00 (previous day) |
| 07:00 | 15:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| 09:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 10:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 11:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 13:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 14:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 15:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 |
| 18:00 | 02:00 |
| 19:00 | 03:00 |
| 20:00 | 04:00 |
| 21:00 | 05:00 |
| 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 23:00 | 07:00 |
FAQ
What is the current time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.
When does the Seoul-Los Angeles time difference change in 2026?
The difference changes during 2026 because Seoul keeps a fixed UTC offset and Los Angeles changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 7: Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles; Mar 8-Oct 31: Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles; Nov 1-Dec 31: Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What are the current UTC offsets for Seoul and Los Angeles?
Seoul is currently UTC+09:00; Los Angeles is currently UTC-07:00.
Which direction does the clock change when flying from Seoul to Los Angeles?
Travelers from Seoul to Los Angeles move their clock back by 16 hours.
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