Time Difference

Seoul vs Pyongyang Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Seoul, South Korea and Pyongyang, North Korea.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

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Seoul

South Korea

12:53 PM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+9Asia/Seoul

Difference

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Pyongyang

North Korea

12:53 PM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+9Asia/Pyongyang

Current difference

Seoul and Pyongyang currently have the same local time.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Seoul and Pyongyang hour by hour

See how a full local day in Seoul, South Korea maps to Pyongyang, North Korea. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Seoul

corresponds to 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

9 hours overlap

Seoul

Asia/Seoul

Pyongyang

Asia/Pyongyang

Availability

12:00 AM

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1:00 AM

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2:00 AM

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2:00 AM

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3:00 AM

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4:00 AM

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5:00 AM

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6:00 AM

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7:00 AM

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Possible

8:00 AM

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8:00 AM

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Possible

9:00 AM

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9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

6:00 PM

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6:00 PM

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Possible

7:00 PM

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8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

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9:00 PM

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10:00 PM

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11:00 PM

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Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Pyongyang from Seoul

Compare typical business hours in Seoul, South Korea and Pyongyang, North Korea to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Seoul

12:53 PM – 6:53 PM

South Korea

Best overlap

Pyongyang

12:53 PM – 6:53 PM

North Korea

The best time to call Pyongyang from Seoul is between 12:53 PM and 6:53 PM in Seoul. This corresponds to 12:53 PM – 6:53 PM in Pyongyang.

Other reasonable windows

Seoul

6:53 PM – 9:53 PM

Pyongyang

6:53 PM – 9:53 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Seoul and Pyongyang time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Seoul and Pyongyang currently share the same local time.

Seoul uses Asia/Seoul and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Pyongyang uses Asia/Pyongyang and currently has an offset of UTC+9.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Seoul, corresponding to 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Seoul to Pyongyang time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Seoul and Pyongyang.

What is the time difference between Seoul and Pyongyang?

Seoul, South Korea and Pyongyang, North Korea currently have the same local time.

Is Pyongyang ahead of or behind Seoul?

Seoul and Pyongyang currently have the same local time.

What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Seoul corresponds to 9:00 AM in Pyongyang. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Pyongyang from Seoul?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Seoul. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

Can the time difference between Seoul and Pyongyang change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Seoul or Pyongyang changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Seoul and Asia/Pyongyang for date-aware calculations.