Time zone meeting planner
São Paulo and Seoul: plan a meeting across time zones
São Paulo and Seoul are 12 hours apart (Seoul ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between São Paulo and Seoul is constant all year: Seoul is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo.
Best time to meet
São Paulo and Seoul do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6:30 AM in São Paulo / 6:30 PM in Seoul — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.
Clock changes to plan around
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
- Seoul does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida
- 2 November — São Paulo: All Souls' Day
- 15 November — São Paulo: Republic Proclamation Day
- 20 November — São Paulo: National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
- 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 São Paulo and Seoul
What time is it in Seoul when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?
For most of the year, 9 AM in São Paulo is 9 PM in Seoul (UTC-3 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does São Paulo or Seoul change clocks first?
Neither São Paulo nor Seoul observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in São Paulo or Seoul soon?
São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October. Seoul: The day preceding Chuseok on 24 September.