United Kingdom to South Korea time converter

South Korea is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 5:00 PM in South Korea.

United Kingdom BST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Korea KST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
BSTUTC+1
Wed, Oct 21
KSTUTC+9+8h
Finding your time zone…

10:55 AM in United Kingdom, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United Kingdom to South Korea conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +8h

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Questions and answers

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

South Korea is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 5:00 PM in South Korea.

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

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

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

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