Time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul.

South Korea · Korean Standard Time

4:46 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Seoul to Los Angeles time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul. Seoul is on UTC+9 and Los Angeles is on UTC−7.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Seoul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Seoul?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Seoul (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Los Angeles), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles will be 17 hours behind Seoul.

Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. More: time in Seoul · time in Los Angeles