Time difference between South Korea and China: 1 hour
South Korea
UTC+9
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China
UTC+8
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South Korea is 1 hour ahead of China
Best time for a call or meeting
South Korea 10:00–18:00 = China 09:00–17:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| South Korea | China |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 23:00 |
| 01:00 | 00:00 |
| 02:00 | 01:00 |
| 03:00 | 02:00 |
| 04:00 | 03:00 |
| 05:00 | 04:00 |
| 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 23:00 | 22:00 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between South Korea and China?
South Korea is 1 hour ahead of China. When it is 12:00 noon in South Korea, it is 11:00 in China.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
South Korea 10:00–18:00 = China 09:00–17:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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