What Time Is It in Tokyo Right Now?

Seoul is 0 hours in front

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Japan · UTC±0
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London
United Kingdom · -8h
01:00
New York
USA · -13h
-1 day20:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · -5h
04:00
Sydney
Australia · +1h
10:00

Time difference: Seoul and Tokyo

Seoul and Tokyo are in the same timezone. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 12:00 in Tokyo.

Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The difference is 0 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Seoul and Tokyo are simultaneously in business hours for 8 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Best times to schedule a meeting

Seoul and Tokyo share 8 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full overlap window.

09:00 Seoul / 09:00 Tokyo✓ Both working
10:00 Seoul / 10:00 Tokyo✓ Both working
11:00 Seoul / 11:00 Tokyo✓ 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.

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
Tokyo11 holidays
Apr 29Shōwa DaySOON
May 4Constitution Memorial DaySOON
May 4Greenery DaySOON
May 5Children's DaySOON
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
Nov 3Culture Day
Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day

Scheduling between Seoul and Tokyo

Coordinating between Seoul (South Korea) and Tokyo (Japan) means working around a 0-hour time difference. The 8-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 Seoul, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Tokyo — both teams are within working hours.

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

If you are in Seoul, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in Tokyo — 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 Seoul. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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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 Tokyo from Seoul?
There is a 0 hours gap between Seoul and Tokyo, with Seoul being behind Tokyo.
What is the overlap window for Seoul and Tokyo working hours?
There is a 8-hour window where both cities are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). The best meeting time is around 09:00 Seoul / 09:00 Tokyo.
Will the time difference between Seoul and Tokyo change due to DST?
The 0 hours time difference between Seoul and Tokyo is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, what time is it in Tokyo?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Seoul, it is 12:00 in Tokyo at the same moment.
How does the Seoul to Tokyo 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 Tokyo. The converter updates all cities simultaneously.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Seoul and Tokyo?
Yes — Seoul has an upcoming public holiday: Children's Day on May 5. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What time zones do Seoul and Tokyo use?
Seoul follows the Asia/Seoul timezone (IANA identifier). Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Together they are 0 hours apart.

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