Seoul to Phoenix Time Difference
Phoenix is 16 hours behind Seoul. When it's 12:08:26 AM in Seoul, it's 08:08:26 AM in Phoenix.
How Many Hours Behind Is Phoenix From Seoul?
Phoenix is 16 hours behind Seoul. So Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix 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 5:00 PM the previous day in Phoenix. That gap holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
Best Time to Call Seoul and Phoenix
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Seoul and Phoenix never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Seoul, which is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Phoenix.
both at work Seoul only Phoenix 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 Phoenix.
Common Times Converted
Seoul time on the left, Phoenix time on the right.
Seoul to Phoenix: 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 | Phoenix | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM prev day | Seoul only |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM | — |
Understanding the Seoul – Phoenix Time Difference
Seoul runs on Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). The gap of 16 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
This difference holds steady all year — no clock change in either city moves it. A meeting time that works in January works just as well in July.
Seoul today
Phoenix today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Phoenix?
Phoenix is currently 16 hours behind Seoul. This difference holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
How many hours behind is Phoenix from Seoul?
Phoenix is 16 hours behind Seoul. Looking at it the other way, Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Phoenix.
Is Phoenix ahead of or behind Seoul?
Phoenix is 16 hours behind Seoul. Seoul reaches each point in the day first, so Phoenix is still getting started while the Seoul working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Seoul and Phoenix?
Standard business hours in Seoul and Phoenix 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 2:00 PM in Seoul, which is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Phoenix.
Does the time difference between Seoul and Phoenix change during the year?
No. The difference between Seoul and Phoenix stays fixed all year round — no clock change in either city moves it.
What time zones are Seoul and Phoenix in?
Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Phoenix uses America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00).