Time zone meeting planner
Seoul and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones
Seoul and Tokyo are 0 hours apart (same local time). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Seoul and Tokyo is constant all year: the two cities share the same local time.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Seoul lands at 9 AM in Tokyo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Seoul does not change clocks.
- Tokyo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 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
- 21 September — Tokyo: Respect for the Aged Day
- 22 September — Tokyo: National Holiday
- 23 September — Tokyo: Autumnal Equinox Day
- 12 October — Tokyo: Sports 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 Seoul and Tokyo
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Seoul?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Seoul is 9 AM in Tokyo (UTC+9 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Seoul or Tokyo change clocks first?
Neither Seoul nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Seoul or Tokyo soon?
Seoul: The day preceding Chuseok on 24 September. Tokyo: Respect for the Aged Day on 21 September.