Time difference

Time Difference Between Washington and Seoul

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

01 — Right now

Current local time

WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
SeoulSouth Korea 🇰🇷

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Asia/SeoulUTC+9
02 — Difference

Washington vs Seoul

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

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Washington
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 Washington 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?

Washington 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
Washington zone
America/New_York
Seoul zone
Asia/Seoul
Washington offset
UTC−4
Seoul offset
UTC+9
Washington DST
Yes
Seoul DST
No
Countries
United States · South Korea
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Washington and Seoul?

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Washington ahead of Seoul?

No, Washington is 13 hours behind Seoul.

Do Washington and Seoul observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Washington and Seoul?

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