What time is it in Seoul?
South Korea
Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (). In Seoul it is currently --:--:--. Seoul is located in South Korea. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 12 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 00:00 in Seoul.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 12 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 8 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 8 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 13 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | same time |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 5 hours behind |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +82 + number
Upcoming holidays in South Korea
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Seoul
Seoul is one of the main cities of South Korea, located in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 9,700,000
- Metro area
- 25,600,000
- Official language
- Coreano
- Currency
- Won (KRW)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Seoul
What time is it in Seoul now?
The current time in Seoul is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9).
What's the time difference between Seoul and São Paulo?
The difference between Seoul and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 12 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Seoul and Lisbon?
The difference between Seoul and Lisbon is 8 hours ahead.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No, Seoul does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Seoul from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +82 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in South Korea?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Seoul?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm