Time difference between Beijing and Seoul

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.

China · China Standard Time

8:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

South Korea · Korean Standard Time

9:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Beijing to Seoul time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Seoul?

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing. Beijing is on UTC+8 and Seoul is on UTC+9.

What time is it in Seoul when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 10:00 AM in Seoul.

When is the best time to call Seoul from Beijing?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Beijing (10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Seoul), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Beijing and Seoul?

Both Beijing and Seoul usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Seoul change?

No. Neither Beijing nor Seoul changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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