Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Suva, it's that in Seoul.
When it's 8:00 am in Suva, it's 5:00 am in Seoul — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Suva, it's 7:00 am in Seoul — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Suva, it's 9:00 am in Seoul — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Suva, it's 12:00 pm in Seoul — midday there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Suva, it's 2:00 pm in Seoul — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Suva, it's 6:00 pm in Seoul — evening there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Suva uses the FJD ($) and Seoul uses the KRW (₩). Language shifts too — English in Suva, Korean in Seoul. Be careful behind the wheel: Suva drives on the left, Seoul on the right.
- Country
- Fiji
- Capital
- Suva
- Currency
- Fijian dollar (FJD · $)
- Language
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
- Calling code
- +679
- 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 Suva and Seoul?
Suva is 3 hours behind Seoul. Suva runs on GMT+12 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 Suva, what time is it in Seoul?
10:00 am in Suva is 7:00 am in Seoul on the same day — 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 Suva, what time is it in Seoul?
3:00 pm in Suva is 12:00 pm in Seoul on the same day — midday 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 5 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 Suva from Seoul?
About 8,202 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 9m, 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 Suva and Seoul use?
Suva uses the Fijian dollar (FJD, $); 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 Suva from Seoul?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +679, 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 Suva and Seoul?
Suva primarily speaks English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi; Seoul speaks Korean. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Suva and Seoul drive on the same side of the road?
No. Fiji 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.