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.
Clock changes to plan around
- Hong Kong does not change clocks.
- Seoul does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 26 September — Hong Kong: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival
- 1 October — Hong Kong: National Day
- 18 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival
- 19 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival (observed)
- 24 September — Seoul: The day preceding Chuseok
- 25 September — Seoul: Chuseok
- 26 September — Seoul: The second day of Chuseok
- 3 October — Seoul: National Foundation 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
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: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival on 26 September. Seoul: The day preceding Chuseok on 24 September.