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.
Check another date for Seoul and TokyoClock changes to plan around
- Seoul does not change clocks.
- Tokyo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 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
- 12 October — Tokyo: Sports Day
- 3 November — Tokyo: Culture Day
- 23 November — Tokyo: Labor Thanksgiving Day
- 1 January 2027 — Tokyo: New Year's 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
When is the best time to meet between Seoul and Tokyo?
Aim for 9 AM in Seoul, which is 9 AM in Tokyo. 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 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: National Foundation Day on 3 October. Tokyo: Sports Day on 12 October.