Portugal to South Korea
+8hPortugal
WESTSOURCESouth Korea
KSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and KST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and KST (Korea Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
Time Conversion Guide: Portugal to South Korea
Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Portugal 8 hours ahead of South Korea — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 5:00 PM in South Korea. Midnight in Portugal is 8:00 AM in South Korea.Portugal observes daylight saving time while South Korea does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Portugal to South Korea time conversion table
| Portugal (WEST) | South Korea (KST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Portugal to South Korea time
- Scheduling a call from Portugal to South Korea: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 6:00 PM in South Korea, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Portugal and South Korea have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in South Korea is 5:00 PM in Portugal.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking South Korea local time against Portugal keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +8h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Portugal takes the early slot, the next week South Korea does.
- Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +8h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
Best time to call between Portugal and South Korea
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. South Korea opens at 9:00 AM KST, which is 5:00 PM in Portugal, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Portugal and South Korea have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Portugal is 8 hours ahead of South Korea (WEST UTC+01:00 → KST UTC+09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Portugal
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
South Korea
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and South Korea?
Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 8 hours ahead of South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Portugal time to South Korea time?
Add +8h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 5:00 PM in South Korea.
What time is it in South Korea right now?
South Korea uses KST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from Portugal.
What is the best time to call South Korea from Portugal?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Portugal, which is 9:00 PM in South Korea.
Which is ahead, Portugal or South Korea?
Portugal is 8 hours ahead of South Korea. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 8:00 PM in South Korea.
Do Portugal and South Korea use different time zones?
Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Seoul.
Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–South Korea difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and South Korea is not, so the +8h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Portugal's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Portugal's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Portugal and South Korea?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Portugal and South Korea?
South Korea is +8h from Portugal.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
Which cities are in the KST timezone?
Major cities in the KST timezone include Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
What is the UTC offset for KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the KST timezone?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
When is it midnight in Portugal, what time is it in South Korea?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Portugal (WET), it is +8h later in South Korea (KST).
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