Los Angeles to Seoul Time Converter
United StatesPST/PDT
→South KoreaKST
Convert time between Los Angeles and Seoul instantly. Perfect for scheduling meetings between US West Coast and South Korea across the 16-17 hour time difference.
PDT
KST
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Los Angeles:1:29 PM
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Time Difference
Seoul is 16-17 hours ahead of LA
When it's 12:00 PM in LA, it's 4:00-5:00 AM next day in Seoul
Best Meeting Times
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM KST next day)
End of LA day, morning Seoul
Daylight Saving
Only LA observes DST
March - Nov: 16 hours difference
Nov - March: 17 hours difference
💡 Pro Tips for USA West Coast ↔ South Korea Business
⏰ Optimal Meeting Windows:
- • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM KST)
- • End of LA business day = Morning Seoul
- • Consider 30-60 minute windows max
🇰🇷 Seoul Business Culture:
- • Tech hub with Samsung, LG, Hyundai
- • Strong gaming and electronics industries
- • Popular for US-Korea tech partnerships