Time difference between New York and Seoul
Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York
New York, the United States is UTC−5 · Seoul, South Korea is UTC+9 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because New York goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Seoul does not change its clocks.
| New York / Seoul clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 13 hours ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 14 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
Seoul stays put all year while New York moves, so a meeting fixed in Seoul's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at New York's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in New York and nine-to-five in Seoul do not overlap at all. With 13 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
New York to Seoul, hour by hour
| New York | Seoul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 13 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Seoul?
Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because New York goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Seoul does not change its clocks.
Is Seoul ahead of New York?
Yes — Seoul is 13 hours ahead. New York is UTC−5 and Seoul is UTC+9 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in New York in Seoul?
10:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can New York and Seoul meet?
Nine-to-five in New York and nine-to-five in Seoul do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 13 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
Other pairs
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