Time Difference: Hong Kong to Seoul

Hong Kong is 1 hour back

Hong KongBASE
09:00
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Seoul
South Korea Β· +1h
10:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -7h
02:00
New York
USA Β· -12h
-1 day21:00
Tokyo
Japan Β· +1h
10:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -4h
05:00

Time difference: Hong Kong and Seoul

Hong Kong is 1 hour behind Seoul. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 13:00 in Seoul.

Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. The difference is 1 hour.

Working hours overlap

Both Hong Kong and Seoul are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Hong Kong
Seoul
Overlap (7h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Hong Kong and Seoul share 7 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots β€” see the time table below for the full overlap window.

09:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Seoulβœ“ Both working
10:00 Hong Kong / 11:00 Seoulβœ“ Both working
11:00 Hong Kong / 12:00 Seoulβœ“ 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 β€” check availability before scheduling.

Hong Kong9 holidays
May 1Labour DaySOON
May 25Buddha's Birthday
Jun 19Dragon Boat Festival
Jul 1Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
Sep 26Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1National Day
Oct 19Chung Yeung Festival
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day
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 Hong Kong and Seoul

Coordinating between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Seoul (South Korea) means working around a 1-hour time difference, with Seoul ahead. The 7-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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If you are in Hong Kong, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Seoul β€” both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in Hong Kong, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in Seoul β€” both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in Hong Kong, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in Seoul β€” both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes β€” 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.

Install ClockinSync Free β†’

Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Hong Kong. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Hong Kong ↔ Seoul

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

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead or behind is Seoul from Hong Kong?
The time difference between Hong Kong and Seoul is 1 hour. Hong Kong observes Asia/Hong_Kong while Seoul observes Asia/Seoul.
What is the overlap window for Hong Kong and Seoul working hours?
There is a 7-hour window where both cities are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). The best meeting time is around 09:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Seoul.
Is the 1 hour time gap between Hong Kong and Seoul stable?
Neither Hong Kong nor Seoul has a daylight saving time transition coming up in the next week. The 1 hour gap remains consistent.
When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, what time is it in Seoul?
Noon in Hong Kong (12:00) corresponds to 13:00 in Seoul.
How can I quickly find the current time in Seoul from Hong Kong?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Hong Kong time and instantly see the equivalent in Seoul. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
Does Hong Kong have any holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Yes β€” Hong Kong has an upcoming public holiday: Labour Day on May 1. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What time zones do Hong Kong and Seoul use?
The Asia/Hong_Kong timezone covers Hong Kong, while Seoul falls under Asia/Seoul. This results in a 1 hour time difference.

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