Seoul to Chicago Time

clocks in Seoul are 14 hours ahead

SeoulBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
Chicago
USA Β· -14h
-1 day19:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -8h
01:00
New York
USA Β· -13h
-1 day20:00
Tokyo
Japan Β· UTCΒ±0
09:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -5h
04:00

Time difference: Seoul and Chicago

Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 22:00 in Chicago.

Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone. The difference is 14 hours.

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between Seoul and Chicago during standard working hours (9:00–17:00). Meetings would require one party to work outside normal hours.

Best times to schedule a meeting

No business hours overlap exists between Seoul and Chicago. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

06:00 Seoul / 16:00 Chicago⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 3h before working hours in Seoul

09:00 Seoul / 19:00 Chicago⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 3h after working hours in Chicago

05:00 Seoul / 15:00 Chicago⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 4h before working hours in Seoul

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚑ Both cities have upcoming holidays β€” check availability before scheduling.

Seoul10 holidays
May 5Children's DaySOON
May 24Buddha's Birthday
Jun 6Memorial Day
Aug 15Liberation Day
Sep 24Chuseok
Sep 25Chuseok
Sep 26Chuseok
Oct 3National Foundation Day
Oct 9Hangul Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Chicago10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Scheduling between Seoul and Chicago

Coordinating between Seoul (South Korea) and Chicago (USA) means working around a 14-hour time difference, with Seoul ahead. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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06:00–07:00 in Seoul corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Chicago (3h before working hours in Seoul).

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09:00–10:00 in Seoul corresponds to 19:00–20:00 in Chicago (3h after working hours in Chicago).

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05:00–06:00 in Seoul corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in Chicago (4h before working hours in Seoul).

Since there is no natural overlap, the options above represent the most balanced compromise β€” minimizing out-of-hours inconvenience for both sides.

Avoid scheduling mistakes β€” especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

Install ClockinSync Free β†’

Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Seoul. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Seoul ↔ Chicago

No overlap β€” one side will need to join outside working hours

Seoul
Chicago
00:00
10:00-1dWorking
01:00
11:00-1dWorking
02:00
12:00-1dWorking
03:00
13:00-1dWorking
04:00
14:00-1dWorking
05:00
15:00-1dWorking
06:00
16:00-1dWorking
07:00
17:00-1d
08:00
18:00-1d
09:00Working
19:00-1doff
10:00Working
20:00-1doff
11:00Working
21:00-1doff
12:00Working
22:00-1doff
13:00Working
23:00-1doff
14:00Working
00:00off
15:00Working
01:00off
16:00Working
02:00off
17:00
03:00
18:00
04:00
19:00
05:00
20:00
06:00
21:00
07:00
22:00
08:00
23:00
09:00Working

Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time separates Seoul and Chicago?
The time difference between Seoul and Chicago is 14 hours. Seoul observes Asia/Seoul while Chicago observes America/Chicago.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Seoul and Chicago?
With a 14 hours difference, Seoul and Chicago do not share business hours. Async communication or flexible scheduling is recommended.
Will the time difference between Seoul and Chicago change due to DST?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Seoul or Chicago. The 14 hours difference is stable for the near future.
When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, what time is it in Chicago?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Seoul, it is 22:00 in Chicago at the same moment.
How can I quickly find the current time in Chicago from Seoul?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Seoul time and instantly see the equivalent in Chicago. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Seoul and Chicago?
Yes β€” Seoul has an upcoming public holiday: Children's Day on May 5. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Seoul and Chicago?
Seoul follows the Asia/Seoul timezone (IANA identifier). Chicago uses America/Chicago. Together they are 14 hours apart.

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