Time Difference Between Phoenix and Seoul

The time difference between Phoenix and Seoul is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Phoenix, it is 04:00 in Seoul. Phoenix uses the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-7), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix — 16 hours
Phoenix, United States
15:19:31
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
Seoul, South Korea
07:19:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Phoenix vs Seoul

Detail Phoenix Seoul
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+9
AbbreviationMSTKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesSouth Korea
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Phoenix and Seoul. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Seoul or late evenings in Phoenix tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Seoul?

The time difference is 16 hours. Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix time to Seoul time?

Add 16 hours to Phoenix 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.