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Seattle is 16 hours behind Seoul

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Seoul is 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle.

The hours that work for both Seoul and Seattle are 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Seoul) and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Seattle). Seattle is 16 hours behind Seoul, which leaves a narrow 2-hour window. Treat 8:00 AM in Seoul (4:00 PM in Seattle) as the time and build around it. When booking, note that Seattle is on the previous day — it's worth spelling out the full date in the invite. One seasonal catch: Seattle springs forward and falls back, but Seoul doesn't, so the gap changes by an hour for several months of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Seoul.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Seoul and Seattle?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Seoul, which corresponds to 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle.
How many hours overlap between Seoul and Seattle during a typical workday?
There are about 2 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Seoul and Seattle?
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, but Seoul does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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