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Seoul to Chicago time
Use TimeInOne to convert any local time in Seoul, South Korea to the corresponding time in Chicago, United States.
The conversion uses Asia/Seoul and America/Chicago, including date-specific seasonal clock changes.
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Seoul to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Seoul, South Korea time to Chicago, United States. Compare local times, working hours and recommended meeting slots.
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About Seoul and Chicago
Compare location details, time zones, populations and coordinates for both cities.
City information
Seoul
South Korea
- Country
- South Korea
- KR
- Population
- 10,349,312
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.5660° N
- 126.9784° E
City information
Chicago
United States
- Country
- United States
- US
- Population
- 2,664,452
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.8500° N
- 87.6500° W
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FAQ
Seoul to Chicago time FAQ
Common questions about the time difference, daylight-saving rules and meeting hours between Seoul and Chicago.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Seoul. The exact difference can change during the year when one location changes its clocks before the other.
Is Chicago ahead of Seoul?
No. Chicago is currently 14 hours behind Seoul.
What time is 9:00 AM in Seoul in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 7:00:00 PM in Chicago on the current reference date. The result can differ during another part of the year because of daylight-saving changes.
Do Seoul and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Seoul, South Korea does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. Chicago, United States uses seasonal daylight-saving changes in its time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Seoul and America/Chicago for date-specific conversions.
What is the best meeting time between Seoul and Chicago?
There is no strict 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM overlap during the next 72 hours. TimeInOne recommends 10:30 AM in Seoul and 8:30 PM in Chicago, on Mon, Aug 17, as the best reasonable compromise. This is classified as “Working hours” in Seoul and “Late local time” in Chicago.