Time Difference Between Tokyo and Seoul

The time difference between Tokyo and Seoul is 0 hours. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Tokyo and Seoul share the same current UTC offset
Tokyo, Japan
05:55:48
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Seoul, South Korea
05:55:48
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Seoul

Detail Tokyo Seoul
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+9
AbbreviationJSTKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryJapanSouth Korea
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 8 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–17:00 in Tokyo  =  09:00–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Tokyo Seoul
00:00 00:00 Night
01:00 01:00 Night
02:00 02:00 Night
03:00 03:00 Night
04:00 04:00 Night
05:00 05:00 Night
06:00 06:00
07:00 07:00
08:00 08:00
09:00 09:00 Overlap
10:00 10:00 Overlap
11:00 11:00 Overlap
12:00 12:00 Overlap
13:00 13:00 Overlap
14:00 14:00 Overlap
15:00 15:00 Overlap
16:00 16:00 Overlap
17:00 17:00
18:00 18:00
19:00 19:00
20:00 20:00
21:00 21:00
22:00 22:00 Night
23:00 23:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Seoul?

The time difference is 0 hours. Tokyo and Seoul share the same current UTC offset.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Seoul?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to Seoul time?

No conversion is needed — both cities share the same UTC offset right now. 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.