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Time Difference: Seoul to Toronto

🇰🇷SeoulUTC+9
vs
🇨🇦TorontoUTC-5
🇰🇷
Seoul, South Korea
Wed, Jun 3
🇨🇦
Toronto, Canada
Tue, Jun 2

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Time Difference
13 hours
Toronto is 13 hours behind Seoul
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Seoul vs Toronto timezone guide

Seoul (South Korea) uses the Asia/Seoul timezone at UTC+9, while Toronto (Canada) uses America/Toronto at UTC-5. This means Toronto is 14 hours behind Seoul (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Seoul and Toronto

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Seoul and Toronto do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

SeoulTorontoStatus
6am5pmSeoul early, Toronto evening
7am6pmSeoul early, Toronto evening
8am7pmSeoul early, Toronto evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmSeoul working hours, Toronto late evening
12pm11pmSeoul working hours, Toronto late evening
1pm12amSeoul working hours, Toronto asleep
2pm1amSeoul working hours, Toronto asleep
3pm2amSeoul working hours, Toronto asleep
4pm3amSeoul working hours, Toronto asleep
5pm4amSeoul evening, Toronto asleep
6pm5amSeoul evening, Toronto asleep
7pm6amSeoul evening, Toronto early
8pm7amSeoul evening, Toronto early
9pm8amSeoul evening, Toronto early
10pm9amSeoul late evening, Toronto working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Seoul and Toronto

Toronto observes daylight saving time, but Seoul does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Toronto's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Seoul is 14 hours ahead Toronto
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Seoul is 13 hours ahead Toronto
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Seoul is 14 hours ahead Toronto

Distance between Seoul and Toronto

Great-circle distance
10,601 km
Direct flight time
~13h 28m

Seoul and Toronto are 10,601 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 28m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Toronto?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Seoul is currently 13 hours ahead of Toronto.
Is Seoul ahead of Toronto?
Yes. Seoul is currently 13 hours ahead of Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Seoul?
When it's 9 AM in Seoul, it's 8pm in Toronto.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Seoul and Toronto?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Seoul and Toronto do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Seoul and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto observes daylight saving time, but Seoul does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Seoul and Toronto?
Seoul and Toronto are 10,601 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 28 minutes.