TIME DIFFERENCE

Hong Kong Seoul

+1hSeoul is 1h ahead of Hong Kong right now.

Hong Kong

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Seoul

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

–shared 9–5 hours

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Hong KongSeoul

Time zoneHong Kong Standard TimeKorean Standard Time

IANA identifierAsia/Hong_KongAsia/Seoul

AbbreviationGMT+8GMT+9

UTC offsetUTC+8UTC+9

Daylight savingNot observedNot observed

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is Seoul ahead of Hong Kong?

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+8 for Hong Kong, UTC+9 for Seoul).

Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Seoul change during the year?

No — neither Hong Kong nor Seoul observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays constant all year.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Seoul?

Aim for roughly 9 AM – 4 PM in Hong Kong, which is 10 AM – 5 PM in Seoul — about 7 hours where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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From Hong Kong39 cities

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From Seoul39 cities

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