Istanbul, Turkey Seoul, South Korea
Compare time between Istanbul and Seoul
Date
Time format
Istanbul, Turkey
4:42
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
10:42
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
6 hours
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Istanbul time zone: +03 (UTC+3)
Seoul time zone: KST (UTC+9)
Distance: Istanbul → Seoul
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul is in the +03 timezone (UTC+3) and Seoul is in the KST timezone (UTC+9). The time difference between them is 6 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Seoul. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Istanbul nor Seoul observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Istanbul clock and type any time. The Seoul clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.