Seattle to Busan Time Difference
🇺🇸 Seattle is currently 16 hours ahead of 🇰🇷 Busan. This difference varies between 16h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+16h
Business overlap
None
Distance
8,399 km
Approx. flight
9.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Seattle to Busan
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | 🇰🇷 Busan | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Busan does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours ahead and 17 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Seattle is 16 hours ahead relative to Busan.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seattle and Busan. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Busan?
The time difference between Seattle and Busan is currently 16 hours ahead. Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7), while Busan uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours ahead to 17 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Seattle, what time is it in Busan?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle, it is 4:00 AM in Busan. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Busan change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours ahead and 17 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Seattle and Busan?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seattle and Busan. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Seattle ahead or behind Busan?
Seattle is currently 16 hours behind Busan.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Seattle in Busan?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seattle, it is 4:00 PM in Busan.