Seoul to Tokyo Time Difference
Seoul and Tokyo are in the same time zone — no time difference.
Seoul (UTC+9) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in Seoul, it's 21:00 in Tokyo
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Seoul & Tokyo✓ Perfect Match (8 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,153 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.4h
Time Difference
0h
Work Hours Overlap
8h
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09:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Seoul
06:00
Tokyo
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Seoul
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Tokyo
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Seoul
12:00
Tokyo
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Seoul
15:00
Tokyo
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Seoul
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time difference between Seoul and Tokyo?
Seoul and Tokyo share the same UTC offset — there is no time difference between them. Seoul operates on Asia/Seoul (UTC+9), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Seoul?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Seoul and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–17:00 Seoul time (09:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Seoul to Tokyo 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 Seoul and Tokyo
The distance between Seoul and Tokyo is approximately 1,153 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.