Tokyo Time vs Seoul Time

South Korea and Japan share the same timezone

Japan · Tokyo

Tokyo

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Standard Timezone Asia/Tokyo
South Korea · Seoul

Seoul

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Standard Timezone Asia/Seoul
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This city is in the same timezone as Tokyo (no time difference).

Timezone Converter Slider

Drag the slider to compare times at any hour

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Tokyo
12:00
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Seoul
12:00
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24-Hour Conversion Table

Tokyo time vs South Korea time, hour by hour (green = working hours)

Tokyo Seoul
00:00 00:00
01:00 01:00
02:00 02:00
03:00 03:00
04:00 04:00
05:00 05:00
06:00 06:00
07:00 07:00
08:00 08:00
09:00 09:00
10:00 10:00
11:00 11:00
12:00 12:00
13:00 13:00
14:00 14:00
15:00 15:00
16:00 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 23:00

Japan vs South Korea Time Difference FAQ

1. Is South Korea time ahead or behind Japan?

South Korea (Seoul) and Japan (Tokyo) are in the same timezone with no time difference.

2. When it's 9 AM in Tokyo, what time is it in Seoul?

9:00 AM in Tokyo corresponds to 09:00 in Seoul.

3. Does South Korea observe Daylight Saving Time?

Our time system is synchronized with the IANA timezone database in real time. If South Korea currently observes DST, all clocks and conversions on this page adjust automatically.

4. Does the time difference between Japan and South Korea change due to Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. If one country observes DST and the other does not, or if their DST dates differ, the offset will change during the year. Our page automatically handles this using the latest database.

5. What is the best time for a meeting between Japan and South Korea?

Tokyo time 9:00 to 18:00 is the best window when both sides are within working hours.

6. How can I quickly convert time between Japan and South Korea?

Use the interactive timezone slider on this page to compare times at any hour. You can also refer to the 24-hour comparison table below for a quick hour-by-hour reference.