South Korea
United States
Seoul to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul
Seoul vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Seoul to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Seoul and Los Angeles
Seoul (population: 9.7M) is known for Samsung and LG headquarters, K-pop culture, Gangnam, and rapid tech innovation. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
The 16-hour gap means Seoul and Los Angeles have almost no standard-hours overlap. Early morning calls from Seoul or late evening calls from Los Angeles are the most practical options.
Calling Between Cities
With 16 hours between Seoul (+82) and Los Angeles (+1), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Seoul uses KRW while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Seoul primarily speaks Korean, while Los Angeles speaks English and Spanish. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Seoul and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 16 hours behind Seoul, South Korea. Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone (UTC+9) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Seoul, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seoul, it's 8:00 PM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Seoul?
The best time to call Los Angeles from Seoul is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Seoul for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Seoul uses KRW. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Seoul?
To call Los Angeles from Seoul, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Seoul uses country code +82 and Los Angeles uses +1.
