Seoul to Atlanta Time Difference
Atlanta is 13 hours behind Seoul. When it's 11:20:12 PM in Seoul, it's 10:20:12 AM in Atlanta.
How Many Hours Behind Is Atlanta From Seoul?
Atlanta is 13 hours behind Seoul. So Seoul is 13 hours ahead of Atlanta looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Seoul starts when it is already 8:00 PM the previous day in Atlanta. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 14 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Atlanta changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Seoul and Atlanta
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Seoul and Atlanta never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Seoul, which is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Atlanta.
both at work Seoul only Atlanta only neither — hours shown along the strip are Seoul local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Seoul to see the exact equivalent in Atlanta.
Common Times Converted
Seoul time on the left, Atlanta time on the right.
Seoul to Atlanta: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seoul. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seoul | Atlanta | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM prev day | Atlanta only |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM prev day | Atlanta only |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM prev day | Atlanta only |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM prev day | Atlanta only |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Atlanta only |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Atlanta only |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Atlanta only |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Atlanta only |
Understanding the Seoul – Atlanta Time Difference
Seoul runs on Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Atlanta runs on America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-4:00). The gap of 13 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Atlanta observes Daylight Saving Time and Seoul does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Atlanta adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 14 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Atlanta?
Atlanta is currently 13 hours behind Seoul. That gap becomes 14 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Atlanta changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Atlanta from Seoul?
Atlanta is 13 hours behind Seoul. Looking at it the other way, Seoul is 13 hours ahead of Atlanta.
What time is it in Atlanta when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 8:00 PM the previous day in Atlanta.
Is Atlanta ahead of or behind Seoul?
Atlanta is 13 hours behind Seoul. Seoul reaches each point in the day first, so Atlanta is still getting started while the Seoul working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Seoul and Atlanta?
Standard business hours in Seoul and Atlanta do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Seoul, which is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Atlanta.
Does the time difference between Seoul and Atlanta change during the year?
Yes. Atlanta observes Daylight Saving Time and Seoul does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 14 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Seoul and Atlanta in?
Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Atlanta uses America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-4:00).