Time Difference: Istanbul vs Seoul

Live comparison of current time in Istanbul, Turkey and Seoul, South Korea.

Istanbul, Turkey
10:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
6 hours ahead
Seoul, South Korea
04:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

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

About Time Difference: Istanbul and Seoul

Istanbul, Turkey is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+3. Seoul, South Korea is in the Asia/Seoul timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+9. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Seoul?

Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone (UTC+3) and Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul timezone (UTC+9). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Istanbul to Seoul?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.