Time Difference Between Istanbul and Seoul
Seoul is 6h ahead of Istanbul.
This is the standard-time difference as of 2026. If either city observes daylight saving time, the actual difference can shift by up to an hour for part of the year — the live clocks below always show the current real-time difference.
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Working Hours Overlap
For each hour of Istanbul's working day (9:00-18:00), here is the corresponding local time in Seoul. Rows highlighted green fall within standard working hours (9:00-18:00) in both cities.
| Istanbul | Seoul | Both working hours? |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 3 PM | Yes |
| 10 AM | 4 PM | Yes |
| 11 AM | 5 PM | Yes |
| 12 PM | 6 PM | No |
| 1 PM | 7 PM | No |
| 2 PM | 8 PM | No |
| 3 PM | 9 PM | No |
| 4 PM | 10 PM | No |
| 5 PM | 11 PM | No |
| 6 PM | 12 AM | No |
Best Time to Meet
- 9 AM-12 PM in Istanbul (3 PM-6 PM in Seoul) works for both sides — it falls within standard 9 AM-6 PM working hours in both time zones.
Istanbul
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul IANA time zone, currently at UTC+3. This zone does not observe daylight saving time.
Seoul
Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul IANA time zone, currently at UTC+9. This zone does not observe daylight saving time.