Time Difference Between Seoul and Seattle

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

Seattle is 16 hours behind Seoul — 16 hours
Seoul, South Korea
05:55:12
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST
Seattle, United States
13:55:12
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Seoul vs Seattle

Detail Seoul Seattle
Time Zone IDAsia/SeoulAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC-7
AbbreviationKSTPDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
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 Seattle. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Seoul or late evenings in Seattle tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Seoul Seattle
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

Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time, while Seoul is on standard time. When Seattle switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Seattle?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

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 Seattle time?

Subtract 16 hours from Seoul time to get Seattle 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.