Convert Seoul Time to London

Seoul is 8 hours in front

SeoulBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -8h
01:00
New York
USA Β· -13h
-1 day20:00
Tokyo
Japan Β· UTCΒ±0
09:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -5h
04:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +1h
10:00

Time difference: Seoul and London

Seoul is 8 hours ahead of London. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 04:00 in London.

Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. London is in the Europe/London timezone. The difference is 8 hours.

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between Seoul and London during standard working hours (9:00–17:00). Meetings would require one party to work outside normal hours.

Best times to schedule a meeting

No business hours overlap exists between Seoul and London. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

16:00 Seoul / 08:00 London⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 1h before working hours in London

17:00 Seoul / 09:00 London⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 1h after working hours in Seoul

15:00 Seoul / 07:00 London⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 2h before working hours in London

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.

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
London9 holidays
May 4Early May Bank HolidaySOON
May 25Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 28St. Stephen's Day

Scheduling between Seoul and London

Coordinating between Seoul (South Korea) and London (United Kingdom) means working around a 8-hour time difference, with Seoul ahead. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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16:00–17:00 in Seoul corresponds to 08:00–09:00 in London (1h before working hours in London).

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17:00–18:00 in Seoul corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in London (1h after working hours in Seoul).

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15:00–16:00 in Seoul corresponds to 07:00–08:00 in London (2h before working hours in London).

Since there is no natural overlap, the options above represent the most balanced compromise β€” minimizing out-of-hours inconvenience for both sides.

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.

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

Seoul ↔ London

No overlap β€” one side will need to join outside working hours

Seoul
London
00:00
16:00-1dWorking
01:00
17:00-1d
02:00
18:00-1d
03:00
19:00-1d
04:00
20:00-1d
05:00
21:00-1d
06:00
22:00-1d
07:00
23:00-1d
08:00
00:00
09:00Working
01:00off
10:00Working
02:00off
11:00Working
03:00off
12:00Working
04:00off
13:00Working
05:00off
14:00Working
06:00off
15:00Working
07:00off
16:00Working
08:00off
17:00
09:00Working
18:00
10:00Working
19:00
11:00Working
20:00
12:00Working
21:00
13:00Working
22:00
14:00Working
23:00
15:00Working

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours apart are Seoul and London?
There is a 8 hours gap between Seoul and London, with Seoul being ahead of London.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Seoul and London?
Unfortunately Seoul and London have no overlapping business hours under the standard 9–5 schedule. Teams typically rely on early morning or late evening slots.
Is the 8 hours time gap between Seoul and London stable?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Seoul or London. The 8 hours difference is stable for the near future.
When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, what time is it in London?
Noon in Seoul (12:00) corresponds to 04:00 in London.
How does the Seoul to London time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or drag the slider to see the live conversion between Seoul and London. The converter updates all cities simultaneously.
Does Seoul have any holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Yes β€” Seoul has an upcoming public holiday: Children's Day on May 5. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
Which UTC offsets do Seoul and London follow?
The Asia/Seoul timezone covers Seoul, while London falls under Europe/London. This results in a 8 hours time difference.

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