🇺🇸 United States vs 🇰🇷 South Korea

Time zone comparison and best times to connect

Time Difference

13 hours ahead

Based on primary time zones (America/New_York / Asia/Seoul)

🇺🇸United States
Capital:Washington, D.C.
Region:Northern America
Languages:English
Currency:United States dollar
Calling Code:++1

Time Zones (6)

America/New_YorkAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/DenverAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Anchorage+1 more

Major Cities

New York
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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Houston
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Phoenix
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🇰🇷South Korea
Capital:Seoul
Region:Eastern Asia
Languages:Korean
Currency:South Korean won
Calling Code:++82

Time Zones (1)

Asia/Seoul

Major Cities

Seoul
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Comparing United States and South Korea

When scheduling calls, meetings, or travel between United States and South Korea, understanding the time zone differences is crucial. The primary time difference is 13 hours ahead.

Business Hours Considerations

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) in United States translate to different hours in South Korea. For effective international collaboration, consider scheduling meetings during overlapping work hours or early morning/late afternoon slots.

Best Time to Call

For personal calls between United States and South Korea, aim for times when both parties are awake and available. Use our best call time tool for specific city-to-city recommendations.