Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Seoul

Seoul is 8 hours ahead of London. The current difference is 8 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
SeoulSouth Korea 🇰🇷

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Asia/SeoulUTC+9
02 — Difference

London vs Seoul

Seoul is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 20:00 in Seoul.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Seoul
UTC+9
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in London and Seoul do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

London observes daylight saving time while Seoul does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
London zone
Europe/London
Seoul zone
Asia/Seoul
London offset
UTC+1
Seoul offset
UTC+9
London DST
Yes
Seoul DST
No
Countries
United Kingdom · South Korea
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Seoul?

Seoul is 8 hours ahead of London right now.

Is London ahead of Seoul?

No, London is 8 hours behind Seoul.

Do London and Seoul observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time while Seoul does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between London and Seoul?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.