Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?

No. Seoul stays on KST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Seoul when it's 9 AM in New York?

10:00 PM in Seoul, on the same day.

New York to Seoul Meeting Planner

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

New York · United States

5:56 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Seoul · South Korea

6:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · KST

Best Meeting Times Between New York and Seoul

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in New York, which is 10:00 PM in Seoul; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

New YorkOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time5:56PMnow
SeoulSouth Korea ·6:56AMTomorrow · now

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Date in New York

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in New York time.

9:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in New York (09:00); late evening in Seoul (22:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Seoul (09:00, next day); late evening in New York (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Seoul (10:00, next day); late evening in New York (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

New York9:00 AM EDTSat, Oct 17
Seoul10:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between New York and Seoul

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York right now: Seoul is on KST (UTC+9) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Seoul is 14 hours ahead of New York.

Time difference between New York and Seoul over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Seoul 13 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Seoul 14 hours ahead	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Seoul 13 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in New York

New York is on Eastern Standard Time. Seoul is on Korean Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: New York & Seoul Scheduling

What is the time difference between New York and Seoul?: Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York right now: Seoul is on KST (UTC+9) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Seoul is 14 hours ahead of New York.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Seoul?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in New York, which is 10:00 PM in Seoul; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?: No. Seoul stays on KST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Seoul when it's 9 AM in New York?: 10:00 PM in Seoul, on the same day.

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