When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Perth, it's that in Seoul.
When it's 8:00 am in Perth, it's 9:00 am in Seoul — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Perth, it's 11:00 am in Seoul — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Perth, it's 1:00 pm in Seoul — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Perth, it's 4:00 pm in Seoul — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Perth, it's 6:00 pm in Seoul — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Perth, it's 10:00 pm in Seoul — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Perth uses the AUD ($) and Seoul uses the KRW (₩). Language shifts too — English in Perth, Korean in Seoul. Be careful behind the wheel: Perth drives on the left, Seoul on the right.
- Country
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- South Korea
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW · ₩)
- Language
- Korean
- Calling code
- +82
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Perth and Seoul?
Perth is 1 hour ahead of Seoul. Perth runs on GMT+8 and Seoul on GMT+9. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Perth, what time is it in Seoul?
10:00 am in Perth is 11:00 am in Seoul on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Perth, what time is it in Seoul?
3:00 pm in Perth is 4:00 pm in Seoul on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Perth from Seoul?
About 7,816 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 42m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Perth and Seoul use?
Perth uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Seoul uses the South Korean won (KRW, ₩). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Perth from Seoul?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +61, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Perth and Seoul?
Perth primarily speaks English; Seoul speaks Korean. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Perth and Seoul drive on the same side of the road?
No. Australia drives on the left, South Korea on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.