Time Difference Between Tokyo and Seoul

Compare the current time in Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea with live clocks, UTC offsets, and a quick conversion example.

Seoul is currently on the same hour as Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan 7:18:49 PM Monday, June 15, 2026
Seoul, South Korea 7:18:49 PM Monday, June 15, 2026
Tokyo Time ZoneAsia/Tokyo
Tokyo UTC OffsetUTC+9
Seoul Time ZoneAsia/Seoul
Seoul UTC OffsetUTC+9
Workday overlap

Shared Business Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo is the clearest overlap in Tokyo time. Treat it as a planning range rather than a rule.

Calendar check

Confirm the Meeting Date

This example is usually easy to read on the same calendar date, though times close to midnight should still be checked.

Reverse view

Seoul to Tokyo

Seoul at 9:00 AM gives Tokyo a local time of 9:00 AM.

Invite rule

Name the Source Time

Before confirming, ask whether the proposed hour is meant in Tokyo time or Seoul time.

Sample Time Conversion

9:00 AM in Tokyo

A 9:00 AM reference in Tokyo maps to 9:00 AM in Seoul right now. This example is usually easy to read on the same calendar date, though times close to midnight should still be checked.

Common Questions

What is the active hour gap for planning between these locations?

Tokyo and Seoul are currently on the same hour.

If an invite starts at 9:00 AM in Tokyo, what is the converted hour?

This pair reads 9:00 AM from Tokyo as 9:00 AM.

Do clock-change rules matter for Tokyo and Seoul?

A saved offset can become wrong around clock-change season, especially when one city changes earlier than the other.

What slot should I test before sending an invite?

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo is the clearest overlap in Tokyo time. Treat it as a planning range rather than a rule.

Where does 9:00 AM in Seoul land for Tokyo?

Seoul at 9:00 AM gives Tokyo a local time of 9:00 AM.