Seoul to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul right now. 9:00 AM in Seoul is 6:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Seoul and Chicago
Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Seoul and Chicago are about 10,512 km (6,532 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Seoul is on KST (UTC+09:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Seoul to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Seoul | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Seoul and Chicago
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Seoul = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago
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 Seoul and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 14 hours behind Seoul from then (it was 15 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul from then (it was 14 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seoul is 6:00 PM (previous day) to 3:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 12:00 AM (next day) to 9:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Seoul to Chicago?
Subtract 15 hours from the Seoul time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Seoul is 6:00 PM in Chicago (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 6:22 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:22 AM in Seoul.
Does the time difference between Seoul and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 14 hours behind Seoul from then (it was 15 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul from then (it was 14 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Seoul and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Seoul = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago.