London to Busan Time Difference
Busan is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 20:00 in Busan.
London (UTC+1) → Seoul (UTC+9)
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When it's 01:00 in London, it's 09:00 in Busan
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Busan◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,181 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.8h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
14:00
Busan
09:00
London
17:00
Busan
12:00
London
20:00
Busan
15:00
London
23:00
Busan
18:00
London
02:00
Busan (+1)
21:00
London
05:00
Busan (+1)
00:00
London
08:00
Busan
03:00
London
11:00
Busan
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Busan?
Busan is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 20:00 in Busan. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Busan uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Busan from London?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between London and Busan due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the London to Busan time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between London and Busan
The distance between London and Busan is approximately 9,181 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Busan time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.