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Time Difference: Miami to Seoul

🇺🇸MiamiUTC-5
vs
🇰🇷SeoulUTC+9
🇺🇸
Miami, US
Mon, May 18
🇰🇷
Seoul, South Korea
Mon, May 18

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Time Difference
13 hours
Seoul is 13 hours ahead of Miami
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Miami vs Seoul timezone guide

Miami (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Seoul (South Korea) uses Asia/Seoul at UTC+9. This means Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Miami (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Miami and Seoul

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami and Seoul do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

MiamiSeoulStatus
6am7pmMiami early, Seoul evening
7am8pmMiami early, Seoul evening
8am9pmMiami early, Seoul evening
9am10pmMiami working hours, Seoul late evening
10am11pmMiami working hours, Seoul late evening
11am12amMiami working hours, Seoul asleep
12pm1amMiami working hours, Seoul asleep
1pm2amMiami working hours, Seoul asleep
2pm3amMiami working hours, Seoul asleep
3pm4amMiami working hours, Seoul asleep
4pm5amMiami working hours, Seoul asleep
5pm6amMiami evening, Seoul early
6pm7amMiami evening, Seoul early
7pm8amMiami evening, Seoul early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amMiami late evening, Seoul working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Miami and Seoul

Miami observes daylight saving time, but Seoul does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Miami's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Miami is 14 hours behind Seoul
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Miami is 13 hours behind Seoul
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Miami is 14 hours behind Seoul

Distance between Miami and Seoul

Great-circle distance
12,423 km
Direct flight time
~15h 37m

Miami and Seoul are 12,423 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 37m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Miami and Seoul?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Miami is currently 13 hours behind Seoul.
Is Miami ahead of Seoul?
No. Miami is currently 13 hours behind Seoul.
What time is it in Seoul when it's 9 AM in Miami?
When it's 9 AM in Miami, it's 10pm in Seoul.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Miami and Seoul?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami and Seoul do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Miami and Seoul observe daylight saving time?
Miami observes daylight saving time, but Seoul does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Miami and Seoul?
Miami and Seoul are 12,423 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 37 minutes.