Time zone meeting planner
Johannesburg and Seoul: plan a meeting across time zones
Johannesburg and Seoul are 7 hours apart (Seoul ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Johannesburg and Seoul is constant all year: Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Johannesburg lands at 4 PM in Seoul — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Check another date for Johannesburg and SeoulClock changes to plan around
- Johannesburg does not change clocks.
- Seoul does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 16 December — Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December — Johannesburg: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Johannesburg: Day of Goodwill
- 1 January 2027 — Johannesburg: New Year's 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 Johannesburg and Seoul
When is the best time to meet between Johannesburg and Seoul?
Aim for 9 AM in Johannesburg, which is 4 PM 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 Johannesburg?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Johannesburg is 4 PM in Seoul (UTC+2 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Johannesburg or Seoul change clocks first?
Neither Johannesburg nor Seoul observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Johannesburg or Seoul soon?
Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation on 16 December. Seoul: National Foundation Day on 3 October.