Tokyo vs Seoul
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Tokyo (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea). Time difference is currently 0 hours.
Japan
Tokyo
5:51 AM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
South Korea
Seoul
5:51 AM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
Best overlap
Best overlap: 9:00 AM–9:00 AM Tokyo time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 0:00–1:00
- Tokyo9:00 AM–9:00 AM
- Seoul9:00 AM–9:00 AM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Tokyo | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 04:00 | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 08:00 | 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 16:00 | 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 20:00 | 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
About
About the Tokyo–Seoul time difference
The time difference is currently 0 hours. Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00) while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Seoul?
The current time difference between Tokyo and Seoul is 0 hours. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+09:00) and Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone (UTC+09:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and Seoul?
Best overlap: 9:00 AM–9:00 AM Tokyo time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 0:00–1:00.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Seoul change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.