Time difference between Beijing and Seoul
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing
Right now
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Seoul
01:38
KST ·
UTC+9
Best time for a call between Beijing and Seoul
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Beijing 10:00 Seoul
- 10:00 Beijing 11:00 Seoul
- 11:00 Beijing 12:00 Seoul
Hour by hour: Beijing to Seoul
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | |
| 19:00 | 20:00 | |
| 20:00 | 21:00 | |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Seoul?
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and Seoul?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Beijing / 10:00 Seoul. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and Seoul change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.