Time Difference Between Tehran and Seoul

The time difference between Tehran and Seoul is 5 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Tehran, it is 17:30 in Seoul. Tehran uses the Asia/Tehran time zone (UTC+3:30), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Tehran — 5 hours and 30 minutes
Tehran, Iran
01:48:49
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3:30 · +0330
Seoul, South Korea
07:18:49
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Tehran vs Seoul

Detail Tehran Seoul
Time Zone IDAsia/TehranAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+3:30UTC+9
Abbreviation+0330KST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryIranSouth Korea
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Tehran and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:30 in Tehran  =  14:30–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Tehran Seoul
00:00 05:30 Night
01:00 06:30 Night
02:00 07:30 Night
03:00 08:30 Night
04:00 09:30 Night
05:00 10:30 Night
06:00 11:30
07:00 12:30
08:00 13:30
09:00 14:30 Overlap
10:00 15:30 Overlap
11:00 16:30 Overlap
12:00 17:30
13:00 18:30
14:00 19:30
15:00 20:30
16:00 21:30
17:00 22:30
18:00 23:30
19:00 00:30 (+1 day)
20:00 01:30 (+1 day)
21:00 02:30 (+1 day)
22:00 03:30 (+1 day) Night
23:00 04:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Tehran 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 Tehran and Seoul?

The time difference is 5 hours and 30 minutes. Seoul is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Tehran 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 Tehran to Seoul?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:30 Tehran time, which corresponds to 14:30–17:00 in Seoul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Tehran time to Seoul time?

Add 5 hours and 30 minutes to Tehran 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.