London to Seoul Time Difference
Seoul is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 20:00 in Seoul.
London (UTC+1) → Seoul (UTC+9)
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When it's 09:00 in London, it's 17:00 in Seoul
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Seoul◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,857 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.4h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
14:00
Seoul
09:00
London
17:00
Seoul
12:00
London
20:00
Seoul
15:00
London
23:00
Seoul
18:00
London
02:00
Seoul (+1)
21:00
London
05:00
Seoul (+1)
00:00
London
08:00
Seoul
03:00
London
11:00
Seoul
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Seoul?
Seoul is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 20:00 in Seoul. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Seoul from London?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between London and Seoul due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the London to Seoul 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 Seoul
The distance between London and Seoul is approximately 8,857 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Seoul time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.