Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Seoul

The time difference between Hong Kong and Seoul is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 13:00 in Seoul. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong — 1 hour
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
04:59:28
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Seoul, South Korea
05:59:28
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Seoul

Detail Hong Kong Seoul
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+9
AbbreviationHKTKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryHong KongSouth Korea
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Hong Kong and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Hong Kong  =  10:00–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Hong Kong time to Seoul time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Hong Kong Seoul
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Hong Kong nor Seoul is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Seoul?

The time difference is 1 hour. Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hong Kong or Seoul observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Hong Kong to Seoul?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Hong Kong time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Seoul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Seoul time?

Add 1 hour to Hong Kong time to get Seoul time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.