Seoul to New York Time
New York is 13 hours behind Seoul for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
New York to Seoul insteadTime difference between Seoul and New York
New York is 13 hours behind Seoul for most of the year.
- 2026: New York is 14 hours behind Seoul from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: New York is 14 hours behind Seoul from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Seoul to New York conversion table
| Seoul | New YorkMost of the year | New YorkJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 AM−1 day | 10 AM−1 day |
| 1 AM | 12 PM−1 day | 11 AM−1 day |
| 2 AM | 1 PM−1 day | 12 PM−1 day |
| 3 AM | 2 PM−1 day | 1 PM−1 day |
| 4 AM | 3 PM−1 day | 2 PM−1 day |
| 5 AM | 4 PM−1 day | 3 PM−1 day |
| 6 AM | 5 PM−1 day | 4 PM−1 day |
| 7 AM | 6 PM−1 day | 5 PM−1 day |
| 8 AM | 7 PM−1 day | 6 PM−1 day |
| 9 AM | 8 PM−1 day | 7 PM−1 day |
| 10 AM | 9 PM−1 day | 8 PM−1 day |
| 11 AM | 10 PM−1 day | 9 PM−1 day |
| 12 PM | 11 PM−1 day | 10 PM−1 day |
| 1 PM | 12 AM | 11 PM−1 day |
| 2 PM | 1 AM | 12 AM |
| 3 PM | 2 AM | 1 AM |
| 4 PM | 3 AM | 2 AM |
| 5 PM | 4 AM | 3 AM |
| 6 PM | 5 AM | 4 AM |
| 7 PM | 6 AM | 5 AM |
| 8 PM | 7 AM | 6 AM |
| 9 PM | 8 AM | 7 AM |
| 10 PM | 9 AM | 8 AM |
| 11 PM | 10 AM | 9 AM |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 8 PM – 9 PM Seoul (7 AM – 8 AM New York).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Seoul?
8 PM the previous day for most of the year. New York is 13 hours behind Seoul.
How many hours is New York behind Seoul?
Usually 13 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: New York is 14 hours behind Seoul from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: New York is 14 hours behind Seoul from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does Seoul use daylight saving time?
No. Seoul stays at UTC+9 all year.
Does New York use daylight saving time?
Yes. New York is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Seoul and New York?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 8 PM – 9 PM Seoul (7 AM – 8 AM New York).