United States
South Korea
Los Angeles to Seoul Time Difference
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Seoul — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Seoul — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Seoul
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Seoul (population: 9.7M) is known for Samsung and LG headquarters, K-pop culture, Gangnam, and rapid tech innovation.
Business Hours Overlap
The 16-hour gap means Los Angeles and Seoul have almost no standard-hours overlap. Early morning calls from Los Angeles or late evening calls from Seoul are the most practical options.
Calling Between Cities
With 16 hours between Los Angeles (+1) and Seoul (+82), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Seoul uses KRW. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles primarily speaks English and Spanish, while Seoul speaks Korean. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Seoul visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?
Seoul, South Korea is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 AM in Seoul.
What is the best time to call Seoul from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Seoul from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 1:00 AM in Seoul. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Seoul use?
Seoul, South Korea uses KRW. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Seoul?
The primary language in Seoul is Korean. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Seoul from Los Angeles?
To call Seoul from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +82 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Seoul uses +82.
