Time zone meeting planner
Hong Kong and Seoul: plan a meeting across time zones
Hong Kong and Seoul are 1 hours apart (Seoul ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Hong Kong and Seoul is constant all year: Seoul is 1 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Hong Kong lands at 10 AM in Seoul — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Check another date for Hong Kong and SeoulClock changes to plan around
- Hong Kong does not change clocks.
- Seoul does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 1 October — Hong Kong: National Day
- 18 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival
- 19 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival (observed)
- 25 December — Hong Kong: Christmas Day
- 3 October — Seoul: National Foundation Day
- 5 October — Seoul: Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
- 9 October — Seoul: Hangul Day
- 25 December — Seoul: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Hong Kong and Seoul
When is the best time to meet between Hong Kong and Seoul?
Aim for 9 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10 AM in Seoul. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
What time is it in Seoul when it is 9 AM in Hong Kong?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Hong Kong is 10 AM in Seoul (UTC+8 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Hong Kong or Seoul change clocks first?
Neither Hong Kong nor Seoul observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Hong Kong or Seoul soon?
Hong Kong: National Day on 1 October. Seoul: National Foundation Day on 3 October.