What Time is it in Seoul Right Now?
What time is it in Seoul, South Korea right now? Live Seoul clock showing exact local time. Seoul is 9 hours ahead of the UK. Updated every second.
About Seoul Time Zone
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, a global technology and pop culture hub and home to Samsung and LG. The time difference between Seoul and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Seoul time and time zones
What time is it in Seoul right now?
The current local time in Seoul, South Korea is shown live above, updated every second. Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul timezone, 9 hours ahead of the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Seoul in?
Seoul is in the Asia / Seoul timezone, operating at UTC+9. Seoul is the capital of South Korea, a global technology and pop culture hub and home to Samsung and LG.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Seoul?
Seoul is 9 hours ahead of the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Seoul decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Seoul from the UK?
To call Seoul during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 18am-14pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.
Best Time to Call South Korea from the UK
Due to the large time difference, there is limited overlap between standard UK and South Korea business hours. Early morning or late afternoon UK calls tend to work best. South Korea business hours are typically 9:00am – 6:00pm local time, Monday to Friday.
| UK Time (GMT) | South Korea Local Time | In Office Hours? |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | 6:00pm | ✗ |
| 10:00am | 7:00pm | ✗ |
| 11:00am | 8:00pm | ✗ |
| 12:00pm | 9:00pm | ✗ |
| 1:00pm | 10:00pm | ✗ |
| 2:00pm | 11:00pm | ✗ |
| 3:00pm | 12:00am | ✗ |
| 4:00pm | 1:00am | ✗ |
| 5:00pm | 2:00am | ✗ |
South Korea abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1988, after briefly reintroducing it in 1987. It now observes Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, year-round. Gap from UK: 9 hours ahead in winter (GMT), 8 hours ahead in summer (BST).
UK & South Korea — Key Connections
- ✈ Direct flights from London Heathrow to Seoul Incheon operate daily, taking approximately 11–12 hours.
- 👥 Around 10,000 British nationals live in South Korea, primarily in Seoul, many working in English education, technology and finance.
- 🏭 South Korean companies Samsung, LG and Hyundai all have major UK operations — Samsung alone employs thousands in Britain.
- 🎵 South Korean culture (K-pop, K-drama) has a substantial and growing fanbase across the UK, driving tourism and consumer interest.
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