Live Synchronized Time Difference
SeoultoMadridTime Difference
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Seoul
South Korea (GMT+9)00:10:22UTC+9:00
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Madrid
Spain (GMT+1)16:10:22UTC+1:00
Direct Distance9,995 km (6,211 miles)
Estimated Flight Time~12.3 hours
Business Overlap0 overlapping hours (9am–5pm)
Feasible Shoulder Hours Window
Recommended calling window between Seoul and Madrid
Off-Peak Calling Window
Seoul Time
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Madrid Time
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
There are no overlapping 9-to-5 working hours between Seoul and Madrid. The optimal compromise window falls during morning/evening shoulder periods (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) when participants in both locations are awake.
24-Hour Schedule Conversion Matrix
Compare every hour of the day between Seoul and Madrid.
Work (9am-5pm)ShoulderSleep / Off
| Seoul Time (South Korea) | Madrid Time (Spain) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 16:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 17:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 18:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 19:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 20:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 21:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 22:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 23:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 10:00AM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 11:00AM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 12:00PM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 13:00PM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 14:00PM | 06:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 15:00PM | 07:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 16:00PM | 08:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 17:00PM | 09:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 10:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 11:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 12:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 13:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 14:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 15:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Madrid?
Madrid is 8 hours behind Seoul.
What is the best time to schedule a cross-border meeting between Seoul and Madrid?
Because of the wide timezone separation, a compromise meeting window during early morning in one location and evening in the other is recommended.
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the time difference between Seoul and Madrid?
Yes. If either South Korea or Spain observes seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions, the offset difference shifts by one hour on scheduled transition dates.