Time Difference Between Memphis and Seoul

The time difference between Memphis and Seoul is 15 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Memphis, it is 03:00 in Seoul. Memphis uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Memphis — 15 hours
Memphis, United States
10:08:56
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
Seoul, South Korea
01:08:56
Sunday, November 8, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Memphis vs Seoul

Detail Memphis Seoul
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC+9
AbbreviationCSTKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesSouth Korea
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 15 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Memphis and Seoul. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Seoul or late evenings in Memphis tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Memphis time to Seoul time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Memphis Seoul
00:00 15:00 Night
01:00 16:00 Night
02:00 17:00 Night
03:00 18:00 Night
04:00 19:00 Night
05:00 20:00 Night
06:00 21:00
07:00 22:00
08:00 23:00
09:00 00:00 (+1 day)
10:00 01:00 (+1 day)
11:00 02:00 (+1 day)
12:00 03:00 (+1 day)
13:00 04:00 (+1 day)
14:00 05:00 (+1 day)
15:00 06:00 (+1 day)
16:00 07:00 (+1 day)
17:00 08:00 (+1 day)
18:00 09:00 (+1 day)
19:00 10:00 (+1 day)
20:00 11:00 (+1 day)
21:00 12:00 (+1 day)
22:00 13:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 14:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Memphis nor Seoul is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Memphis and Seoul?

The time difference is 15 hours. Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Memphis.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Memphis or Seoul observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Memphis to Seoul?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Memphis time to Seoul time?

Add 15 hours to Memphis time to get Seoul time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.