Current Time in Seoul, South Korea

What timezone is Seoul in?

Seoul, South Korea is located in Korea Standard Time, the timezone used throughout South Korea. The current UTC offset is . The IANA timezone identifier for Seoul is Asia/Seoul.

Does Seoul observe Daylight Saving Time?

South Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Seoul remains on Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) throughout the entire year.

Common time differences with Seoul

When planning calls or meetings with people in Seoul, here are some common time differences to keep in mind:

• New York is 14 hours behind Seoul
• London is 9 hours behind Seoul
• Tokyo is at the same time as Seoul
• Singapore is 1 hour behind Seoul

Best times to schedule meetings with Seoul

For business calls with Seoul, typical working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. Use our timezone converter above to find the overlapping working hours between your location and Seoul, South Korea.