Seoul to Houston Time Difference
Houston is 14 hours behind Seoul. When it's 02:04:29 AM in Seoul, it's 12:04:29 PM in Houston.
How Many Hours Behind Is Houston From Seoul?
Houston is 14 hours behind Seoul. So Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Houston 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 7:00 PM the previous day in Houston. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 15 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Seoul and Houston
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Seoul and Houston never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Seoul, which is 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Houston.
both at work Seoul only Houston 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 Houston.
Common Times Converted
Seoul time on the left, Houston time on the right.
Seoul to Houston: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Monday, October 12, 2026 in Seoul. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seoul | Houston | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM prev day | Houston only |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM prev day | Houston only |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Houston only |
Understanding the Seoul – Houston Time Difference
Seoul runs on Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Houston runs on America/Chicago, currently CDT (UTC-5:00). The gap of 14 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Houston 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 Houston adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 15 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Seoul today
Houston today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Houston?
Houston is currently 14 hours behind Seoul. That gap becomes 15 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Houston from Seoul?
Houston is 14 hours behind Seoul. Looking at it the other way, Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
What time is it in Houston when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in Houston.
Is Houston ahead of or behind Seoul?
Houston is 14 hours behind Seoul. Seoul reaches each point in the day first, so Houston is still getting started while the Seoul working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Seoul and Houston?
Standard business hours in Seoul and Houston 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 12:00 PM in Seoul, which is 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Houston.
Does the time difference between Seoul and Houston change during the year?
Yes. Houston observes Daylight Saving Time and Seoul does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 15 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Seoul and Houston in?
Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Houston uses America/Chicago, currently CDT (UTC-5:00).