Beijing is 1 hour behind Seoul. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

BeijingSeoul

Sunrise 5:04 AMSunset 7:39 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:29 AMSunset 7:50 PM(local)

BeijingUTC+8
SeoulUTC+9

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Beijing

Dialing code+86
Population18,960,744
Coordinates39.91Β°N, 116.40Β°E
Elevation49 m

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Seoul

Dialing code+82
Population10,349,312
Coordinates37.57Β°N, 126.98Β°E
Elevation38 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in BeijingAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Seoul?
Beijing is 1 hour behind Seoul. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Beijing and Seoul?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 Beijing time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Beijing and Seoul change?
It doesn't β€” neither Beijing nor Seoul observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.