Dubai & Seoul — Time Zone Tool

clocks in Dubai are 5 hours behind

DubaiBASE
09:00
00
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Seoul
South Korea · +5h
14:00
London
United Kingdom · -3h
06:00
New York
USA · -8h
01:00
Tokyo
Japan · +5h
14:00
Sydney
Australia · +6h
15:00

Time difference: Dubai and Seoul

Dubai is 5 hours behind Seoul. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 17:00 in Seoul.

Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone. Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. The difference is 5 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Dubai and Seoul are simultaneously in business hours for 3 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Dubai
Seoul
Overlap (3h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Dubai and Seoul share 3 hours of business hours overlap daily.

09:00 Dubai / 14:00 Seoul✓ Both working
10:00 Dubai / 15:00 Seoul✓ Both working
11:00 Dubai / 16:00 Seoul✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Dubai8 holidays
May 26Arafat Day
May 27Eid al-Adha
May 28Eid al-Adha Holiday
May 29Eid al-Adha Holiday
Jun 16Islamic New Year
Aug 25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Dec 2National Day
Dec 3National Day Holiday
Seoul10 holidays
May 5Children's DaySOON
May 24Buddha's Birthday
Jun 6Memorial Day
Aug 15Liberation Day
Sep 24Chuseok
Sep 25Chuseok
Sep 26Chuseok
Oct 3National Foundation Day
Oct 9Hangul Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Scheduling between Dubai and Seoul

Coordinating between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Seoul (South Korea) means working around a 5-hour time difference, with Seoul ahead. The 3-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

If you are in Dubai, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 14:00–15:00 in Seoul — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Dubai, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in Seoul — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Dubai, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Seoul — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Dubai. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

DubaiSeoul

3 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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Seoul
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09:00Working
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08:00
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11:00Working
16:00Working
12:00Working
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18:00off
14:00Working
19:00off
15:00Working
20:00off
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21:00off
17:00
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18:00
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Seoul?
Dubai is 5 hours behind Seoul. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai timezone and Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul timezone.
When do Dubai and Seoul business hours overlap?
There is a 3-hour window where both cities are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). The best meeting time is around 09:00 Dubai / 14:00 Seoul.
Will the time difference between Dubai and Seoul change due to DST?
The 5 hours time difference between Dubai and Seoul is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
If it's noon in Dubai, what time is it in Seoul?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Dubai, it is 17:00 in Seoul at the same moment.
How do I convert Dubai time to Seoul time?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hour in Dubai and all city times update instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00 Seoul" in the search bar for instant conversion.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Dubai and Seoul?
Dubai observes Arafat Day on May 26. Plan accordingly when coordinating between Dubai and Seoul.
What time zones do Dubai and Seoul use?
Dubai follows the Asia/Dubai timezone (IANA identifier). Seoul uses Asia/Seoul. Together they are 5 hours apart.

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