English–Korean
“time difference” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsicha
Example
서울과 뉴욕은 시차가 14시간이에요.seo ul gwa nyu yo geun si cha ga 14 si ga ni e yo
There is a 14-hour time difference between Seoul and New York.
How to say “time difference” in Korean
“Time difference” in Korean is 시차 (sicha).
Two places show different local times, creating a measurable gap between their clocks.
Example sentences with 시차
시차 적응이 아직 안 돼서 피곤해요.si cha cheo geung i a jik an twae seo pi gon hae yo
I am tired because I have not adjusted to the time difference yet.
Tips for using 시차
- Korean speakers use this word when planning across countries, so checking both places' clocks prevents a meeting from being set at the wrong hour.