Seoul, South Korea
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Time in Seoul compared to other major cities right now.
About Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea, a global technology and entertainment hub home to companies like Samsung, LG, and Hyundai, as well as the K-pop and K-drama industries. The city blends ancient palaces with cutting-edge skyscrapers.
Time zone details
Seoul observes KST (Asia/Seoul in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling South Korea from abroad
The international dialing code for South Korea is +82. To call a phone number in Seoul, dial your country's international access code, then +82, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in South Korea
The official currency is KRW (₩). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Korean. Many businesses and tourist areas in Seoul will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Seoul
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Seoul, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.