Time difference between Seoul and Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Seoul
Seoul, South Korea is UTC+9 · Amsterdam, the Netherlands is UTC+1 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Seoul does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Seoul / Amsterdam clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 7 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 8 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Seoul stays put all year while Amsterdam moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Amsterdam's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Seoul's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 1 hour — 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Seoul, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Amsterdam.
Seoul to Amsterdam, hour by hour
| Seoul | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 7 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Seoul for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Seoul does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Seoul?
No — Amsterdam is 7 hours behind. Seoul is UTC+9 and Amsterdam is UTC+1 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Seoul in Amsterdam?
2:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Seoul and Amsterdam meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 1 hour: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Seoul, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Amsterdam.
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