Time difference between South Korea and United Kingdom: 8 hours
South Korea is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom
Best time for a call or meeting
South Korea 17:00–18:00 = United Kingdom 09:00–10:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| South Korea | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 |
| 01:00 | 17:00 |
| 02:00 | 18:00 |
| 03:00 | 19:00 |
| 04:00 | 20:00 |
| 05:00 | 21:00 |
| 06:00 | 22:00 |
| 07:00 | 23:00 |
| 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 11:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 13:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 19:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
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 United Kingdom?
South Korea is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 noon in South Korea, it is 04:00 in United Kingdom.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
South Korea 17:00–18:00 = United Kingdom 09:00–10:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).