Time difference

Time Difference Between Seoul and Tehran

Seoul is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran. The current difference is 5 hours 30 minutes. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SeoulSouth Korea 🇰🇷

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Asia/SeoulUTC+9
TehranIran 🇮🇷

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Asia/TehranUTC+3:30
02 — Difference

Seoul vs Tehran

Seoul is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran. When it is 12:00 in Seoul, it is 06:30 in Tehran.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Seoul
UTC+9
Tehran
UTC+3:30
Difference
5 hours 30 minutes
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Seoul and Tehran working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–11:30 Tehran time — that's 14:30–17:00 in Seoul — about 2 hours 30 minutes of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Neither Seoul nor Tehran observes daylight saving time, so the 5 hours 30 minutes difference stays the same all year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
5 hours 30 minutes
Seoul zone
Asia/Seoul
Tehran zone
Asia/Tehran
Seoul offset
UTC+9
Tehran offset
UTC+3:30
Seoul DST
No
Tehran DST
No
Countries
South Korea · Iran
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Seoul and Tehran?

Seoul is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran right now.

Is Seoul ahead of Tehran?

Yes, Seoul is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.

Do Seoul and Tehran observe daylight saving time?

Neither Seoul nor Tehran observes daylight saving time, so the 5 hours 30 minutes difference stays the same all year.

What is the best meeting time between Seoul and Tehran?

A good window is 09:00–11:30 in Tehran (14:30–17:00 in Seoul), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.