Tokyo, Japan Seoul, South Korea
Compare time between Tokyo and Seoul
Date
Time format
Tokyo, Japan
9:33
PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
9:33
PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
0 hours (same zone)
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Tokyo time zone: JST (UTC+9)
Seoul time zone: KST (UTC+9)
Distance: Tokyo → Seoul
Frequently Asked Questions
Tokyo is in the JST timezone (UTC+9) and Seoul is in the KST timezone (UTC+9). The time difference between them is 0 hours (same zone).
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Tokyo 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 Tokyo nor Seoul observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Tokyo 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.