Time Difference Between Reykjavik and Seoul

The time difference between Reykjavik and Seoul is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Reykjavik, it is 21:00 in Seoul. Reykjavik uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (UTC+0), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavik — 9 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland
22:25:46
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
Seoul, South Korea
07:25:46
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Reykjavik vs Seoul

Detail Reykjavik Seoul
Time Zone IDAtlantic/ReykjavikAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+9
AbbreviationGMTKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryIcelandSouth Korea
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Reykjavik and Seoul. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Seoul or late evenings in Reykjavik tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Seoul?

The time difference is 9 hours. Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik to Seoul?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Reykjavik time to Seoul time?

Add 9 hours to Reykjavik 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.