Los Angeles to Seoul Time Converter
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 2:00 AM in Seoul (next day).
Time now: Los Angeles and Seoul
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Los Angeles and Seoul are about 9,586 km (5,956 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Seoul is on KST (UTC+09:00).
Los Angeles to Seoul conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Los Angeles | Seoul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Los Angeles and Seoul
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Seoul
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul change?
Yes. Right now Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 16 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 2:00 AM (next day) to 11:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seoul is 4:00 PM (previous day) to 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Los Angeles to Seoul?
Add 17 hours to the Los Angeles time to get the Seoul time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 2:00 AM in Seoul (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Seoul?
It is 9:20 AM in Seoul on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:20 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul change during the year?
Yes. Right now Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 16 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and Seoul?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Seoul. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.