Minneapolis×Seoul
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Minneapolis, it's that in Seoul.
When it's 8:00 am in Minneapolis, it's 10:00 pm in Seoul — night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Minneapolis, it's 12:00 am in Seoul — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Minneapolis, it's 2:00 am in Seoul — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 am in Seoul — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 am in Seoul — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Minneapolis, it's 11:00 am in Seoul — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Minneapolis uses the USD ($) and Seoul uses the KRW (₩). Language shifts too — English in Minneapolis, Korean in Seoul. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- South Korea
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW · ₩)
- Language
- Korean
- Calling code
- +82
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Minneapolis and Seoul?
Minneapolis is 14 hours ahead of Seoul. Minneapolis runs on GMT-5 and Seoul on GMT+9. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Minneapolis, what time is it in Seoul?
10:00 am in Minneapolis is 12:00 am in Seoul the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Minneapolis, what time is it in Seoul?
3:00 pm in Minneapolis is 5:00 am in Seoul the next day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Minneapolis from Seoul?
About 9,989 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 15m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Minneapolis and Seoul use?
Minneapolis uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Seoul uses the South Korean won (KRW, ₩). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Minneapolis from Seoul?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Minneapolis and Seoul?
Minneapolis primarily speaks English; Seoul speaks Korean. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Minneapolis and Seoul drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.