South Korea to United Kingdom time converter

United Kingdom is 8 hours behind South Korea. When it is 9:00 AM in South Korea, it is 1:00 AM in United Kingdom.

South Korea KST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

United Kingdom BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
KSTUTC+9
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1-8h
Finding your time zone…

10:21 PM in South Korea, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Korea to United Kingdom conversion table

Every hour of today in South Korea and the matching time in United Kingdom. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

South KoreaUnited Kingdom
12:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Korea (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in United Kingdom).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Korea and United Kingdom switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -8h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Korea and United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is 8 hours behind South Korea.

What time is it in United Kingdom when it is 9 AM in South Korea?

When it is 9:00 AM in South Korea, it is 1:00 AM in United Kingdom.

When is the best time to call United Kingdom from South Korea?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Korea (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in United Kingdom).

Does the time difference between South Korea and United Kingdom change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.