New York--:--Now
+13h
Seoul--:--Now
Time difference between New York and Seoul
Seoul is 13 to 14 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 01:00 or 02:00 in Seoul.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| New York | Seoul | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 21:00 | Dusk in Seoul |
| 09:00 | 22:00 | Dusk in Seoul |
| 12:00 | 01:00 next day | Night in Seoul |
| 15:00 | 04:00 next day | Night in Seoul |
| 17:00 | 06:00 next day | Dawn in Seoul |
| 18:00 | 07:00 next day | Morning in Seoul |
| 21:00 | 10:00 next day | Morning in Seoul |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 13 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 09:00 in New York, which is 20:00 to 22:00 in Seoul, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 14 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 08:00 in New York, which is 21:00 to 22:00 in Seoul, so one of you will be calling early or late.
Daylight saving
New York and Seoul don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 13 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 14 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Seoul?
Seoul is 13 to 14 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 01:00 or 02:00 in Seoul.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between New York and Seoul?
New York and Seoul don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 13 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 14 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between New York and Seoul?
When the gap is 13 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 09:00 in New York, which is 20:00 to 22:00 in Seoul, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 14 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 08:00 in New York, which is 21:00 to 22:00 in Seoul, so one of you will be calling early or late.
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