Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Seoul

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 13 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
SeoulSouth Korea 🇰🇷

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Asia/SeoulUTC+9
02 — Difference

New York vs Seoul

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 01:00 in Seoul.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Seoul
UTC+9
Difference
13 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 13 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in New York and Seoul do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Seoul does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
13 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Seoul zone
Asia/Seoul
New York offset
UTC−4
Seoul offset
UTC+9
New York DST
Yes
Seoul DST
No
Countries
United States · South Korea
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Seoul?

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Seoul?

No, New York is 13 hours behind Seoul.

Do New York and Seoul observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Seoul does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Seoul?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.