Los Angeles to Seoul Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Los Angeles and Seoul with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Los Angeles (Los Angeles) | Seoul (Seoul) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 01:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 02:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 03:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 04:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
| 05:00 AM | 09:00 PM |
| 06:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 12:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 09:00 AM | 01:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 10:00 AM | 02:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 11:00 AM | 03:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 12:00 PM | 04:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 01:00 PM | 05:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 02:00 PM | 06:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 03:00 PM | 07:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 04:00 PM | 08:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 05:00 PM | 09:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 06:00 PM | 10:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 07:00 PM | 11:00 AM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 08:00 PM | 12:00 PM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 09:00 PM | 01:00 PM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 10:00 PM | 02:00 PM(Sat, Jul 25) |
| 11:00 PM | 03:00 PM(Sat, Jul 25) |
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time; Seoul does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Los Angeles starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Los Angeles and Seoul do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?+
Seoul (UTC+09:00) is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (UTC-07:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Los Angeles or Seoul observe daylight saving time?+
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time; Seoul does not, so the gap changes when Los Angeles springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Los Angeles and Seoul?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Los Angeles and Seoul do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert Los Angeles to Seoul?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Los Angeles row to see the matching Seoul time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.