Seoul to Japan
+0hSeoul
KSTSOURCEJapan
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
KST and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the KST (Korea Standard Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
About Seoul
WikipediaSeoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, same as Japan. As a global tech and entertainment hub, Seoul coordinates with East Asian markets.
Seoul has the fastest average internet speed in the world.
Time Conversion Guide: Seoul to Japan
Seoul runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. Japan runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Seoul no time difference Japan — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul it is 9:00 AM in Japan. Midnight in Seoul is 12:00 AM in Japan. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Seoul to Japan time conversion table
| Seoul (KST) | Japan (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Seoul to Japan time
- Scheduling a call from Seoul to Japan: a 10:00 AM start in Seoul lands at 10:00 AM in Japan, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Seoul and Japan are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM JST). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Seoul is 8:00 PM in Japan makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM KST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM KST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Seoul and need Japan colleagues present.
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.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between Seoul and Japan
Both Seoul and Japan sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM KST, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Seoul and Japan share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM KST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Seoul is no time difference Japan (KST UTC+09:00 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM KST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Japan?
Seoul (KST, UTC+09:00) is no time difference Japan (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Seoul time to Japan time?
Add +0h to Seoul local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Seoul is 9:00 AM in Japan.
What time is it in Japan right now?
Japan uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from Seoul.
What is the best time to call Japan from Seoul?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Seoul or Japan?
Seoul and Japan are currently on the same clock.
Do Seoul and Japan use different time zones?
Seoul (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00, while Japan (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Seoul and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Seoul–Japan difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Seoul and Japan is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Seoul's time zone?
KST also covers Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
Which countries use KST, Seoul's zone?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Japan?
Japan is +0h from Seoul.
What timezone is Seoul in?
Seoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, same as Japan. As a global tech and entertainment hub, Seoul coordinates with East Asian markets.
What timezone is Japan in?
Japan operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Seoul?
Standard business hours in Seoul are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM KST.
Which countries use KST (Korea Standard Time)?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No, KST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about KST?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
Which cities are in the JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in Seoul, what time is it in Japan?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Seoul (KST), it is +0h later in Japan (JST).
Related Developer Tools
Explore more tools that work great with timezone conversions for international teams:
Related Timezone Conversions
More Seoul time conversions
- seoul to kst
- seoul to south korea
- seoul to dubai
- seoul to mumbai
- seoul to delhi
- seoul to bangalore
- seoul to kathmandu
- seoul to bangkok
- seoul to singapore
- seoul to hong kong
- seoul to shanghai
- seoul to beijing
- seoul to tokyo
- seoul to osaka
- seoul to new york
- seoul to london
- seoul to sydney
- seoul to los angeles
- seoul to paris
- seoul to berlin
- seoul to toronto
- new york to seoul
- london to seoul
- dubai to seoul
- tokyo to seoul
- singapore to seoul
- sydney to seoul
- los angeles to seoul
- paris to seoul
- delhi to seoul
- mumbai to seoul
- berlin to seoul
- hong kong to seoul
- toronto to seoul
- kathmandu to seoul
See every conversion from Seoul →·See every conversion from Japan →