Seoul Time vs Tokyo Time

Japan and South Korea share the same timezone

South Korea · Seoul

Seoul

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Standard Timezone Asia/Seoul
Japan · Tokyo

Tokyo

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Standard Timezone Asia/Tokyo
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This city is in the same timezone as Seoul (no time difference).

Timezone Converter Slider

Drag the slider to compare times at any hour

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Seoul
12:00
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Tokyo
12:00
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24-Hour Conversion Table

Seoul time vs Japan time, hour by hour (green = working hours)

Seoul Tokyo
00:00 00:00
01:00 01:00
02:00 02:00
03:00 03:00
04:00 04:00
05:00 05:00
06:00 06:00
07:00 07:00
08:00 08:00
09:00 09:00
10:00 10:00
11:00 11:00
12:00 12:00
13:00 13:00
14:00 14:00
15:00 15:00
16:00 16:00
17:00 17:00
18:00 18:00
19:00 19:00
20:00 20:00
21:00 21:00
22:00 22:00
23:00 23:00

South Korea vs Japan Time Difference FAQ

1. Is Japan time ahead or behind South Korea?

Japan (Tokyo) and South Korea (Seoul) are in the same timezone with no time difference.

2. When it's 9 AM in Seoul, what time is it in Tokyo?

9:00 AM in Seoul corresponds to 09:00 in Tokyo.

3. Does Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?

Our time system is synchronized with the IANA timezone database in real time. If Japan currently observes DST, all clocks and conversions on this page adjust automatically.

4. Does the time difference between South Korea and Japan change due to Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. If one country observes DST and the other does not, or if their DST dates differ, the offset will change during the year. Our page automatically handles this using the latest database.

5. What is the best time for a meeting between South Korea and Japan?

Seoul time 9:00 to 18:00 is the best window when both sides are within working hours.

6. How can I quickly convert time between South Korea and Japan?

Use the interactive timezone slider on this page to compare times at any hour. You can also refer to the 24-hour comparison table below for a quick hour-by-hour reference.