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Time difference between South Korea and United States
Time difference
United States is 13 h behind South Korea. Right now it is 05:00 in South Korea and 16:00 in United States.
South Korea vs United States
South Korea → United States
- South Korea
- 05:00 UTC+9:00
- United States
- 16:00 UTC−4:00
- Difference
- 13 h
You fly west and gain 13 h. On arrival your body clock reads 13 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between South Korea and United States?
United States is 13 h behind South Korea.
What time is it in United States now?
It is currently 16:00 in United States (UTC−4:00).