Tokyo to Seoul Time

Tokyo is 0 hours further along in the day

TokyoBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
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Seoul
South Korea Β· UTCΒ±0
09:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -8h
01:00
New York
USA Β· -13h
-1 day20:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -5h
04:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +1h
10:00

Time difference: Tokyo and Seoul

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

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

Working hours overlap

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

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Tokyo
Seoul
Overlap (8h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Tokyo and Seoul share 8 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 Tokyo / 09:00 Seoulβœ“ Both working
10:00 Tokyo / 10:00 Seoulβœ“ Both working
11:00 Tokyo / 11:00 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.

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
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 Tokyo and Seoul

Coordinating between Tokyo (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea) 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.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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

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

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If you are in Tokyo, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 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 Tokyo. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Tokyo ↔ Seoul

8 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 much time separates Tokyo and Seoul?
The time difference between Tokyo and Seoul is 0 hours. Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo while Seoul observes Asia/Seoul.
What is the overlap window for Tokyo and Seoul working hours?
Both cities are simultaneously in business hours for 8 hours per day. 09:00 Tokyo / 09:00 Seoul works well for both parties.
Will the time difference between Tokyo and Seoul change due to DST?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Tokyo or Seoul. The 0 hours difference is stable for the near future.
When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Seoul?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Tokyo, it is 12:00 in Seoul at the same moment.
How can I quickly find the current time in Seoul from Tokyo?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Tokyo time and instantly see the equivalent in Seoul. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Tokyo and Seoul?
Yes β€” Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Shōwa Day on April 29. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Tokyo and Seoul?
Tokyo follows the Asia/Tokyo timezone (IANA identifier). Seoul uses Asia/Seoul. Together they are 0 hours apart.

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