Time Difference Between Kaesŏng and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kaesŏng.
North Korea
Kaesŏng
Asia/Pyongyang · UTC+9
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Kaesŏng and Los Angeles.
Kaesŏng
9:00 AM
Los Angeles
5:00 PM
Kaesŏng to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Kaesŏng. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kaesŏng and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 16 hours behind Kaesŏng, North Korea (UTC+9).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kaesŏng and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Kaesŏng and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Kaesŏng, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Kaesŏng is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.