Time Difference Between Seoul and Phoenix

The time difference between Seoul and Phoenix is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 20:00 in Phoenix. Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9), while Phoenix uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).

Phoenix is 16 hours behind Seoul — 16 hours
Seoul, South Korea
05:54:30
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST
Phoenix, United States
13:54:30
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST

Time Zone Details: Seoul vs Phoenix

Detail Seoul Phoenix
Time Zone IDAsia/SeoulAmerica/Phoenix
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC-7
AbbreviationKSTMST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySouth KoreaUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Seoul and Phoenix. 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 Seoul time to Phoenix time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Seoul nor Phoenix 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.

Practical Tips for Seoul–Phoenix Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Phoenix?

The time difference is 16 hours. Phoenix is 16 hours behind Seoul.

Does the time difference change during the year?

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

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 Seoul time to Phoenix time?

Subtract 16 hours from Seoul time to get Phoenix 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.