When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Seoul uses the KRW (₩) and Bangkok uses the THB (฿). Language shifts too — Korean in Seoul, Thai in Bangkok. Be careful behind the wheel: Seoul drives on the right, Bangkok on the left.
- Country
- South Korea
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW · ₩)
- Language
- Korean
- Calling code
- +82
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Seoul and Bangkok?
Seoul is 2 hours behind Bangkok. Seoul runs on GMT+9 and Bangkok on GMT+7. 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 6 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 Seoul from Bangkok?
About 3,722 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 53m, 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 Seoul and Bangkok use?
Seoul uses the South Korean won (KRW, ₩); Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿). 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 Seoul from Bangkok?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +82, 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 Seoul and Bangkok?
Seoul primarily speaks Korean; Bangkok speaks Thai. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Seoul and Bangkok drive on the same side of the road?
No. South Korea drives on the right, Thailand on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.