Seoul ↔ Los Angeles Time Difference
Live local time in Los Angeles, United States, alongside Seoul. The gap shifts during daylight saving time, so check the notes below.
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, so the gap changes twice a year: 17 hours in winter and 16 hours in summer.
Time zone details
| City | Time zone | DST |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Seoul | Asia/Seoul | No |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | America/Los_Angeles | Yes |
Best hours to connect
Use the live clocks above to find hours that fall inside business time (09:00–18:00) in both cities. When the gap is large, the only overlap may be early morning or late evening on one side.
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What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, so the gap changes twice a year: 17 hours in winter and 16 hours in summer.
When does daylight saving time change?
Start and end dates vary by country and shift each year. The live clocks on this page use your browser time zone database, so they always follow the current rules.
Are the displayed times accurate?
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