Seoul to Chicago Time Difference
🇰🇷 Seoul is currently 14 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 15h and 14h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-14h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,510 km
Approx. flight
12.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Seoul to Chicago
| 🇰🇷 Seoul | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Seoul does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 15 hours behind and 14 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Seoul is 14 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
15h
Max difference
14h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seoul and Chicago. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Chicago?
The time difference between Seoul and Chicago is currently 14 hours behind. Seoul uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 15 hours behind to 14 hours behind.
When it's noon in Seoul, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seoul, it is 10:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seoul and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 15 hours behind and 14 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Seoul and Chicago?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seoul and Chicago. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Seoul ahead or behind Chicago?
Seoul is currently 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Seoul in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seoul, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.