Antwerp ↔ Seoul
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Antwerp time).
Sync Antwerp and Seoul easily. Antwerp is 8 hours behind Seoul. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Antwerp time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:40 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:40 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:40 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Antwerp and Seoul is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Antwerp Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, global-looking, and values the diamond and maritime trades. Multilingual and professional.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Antwerp is a major international trade hub; expect high standards of professionalism and efficiency. Most professionals are multilingual. Punctuality is highly valued. Keep your communications clear, organized, and results-oriented.
Seoul Business Pulse
- Culture Extremely hardworking and hierarchical. "Pali-pali" (hurry-hurry) culture drives rapid growth.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. South Koreans value speed ("Pali-pali") and expect rapid responses. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour strictly. Ensure you follow hierarchical protocols if senior leaders are present, and never arrive (digitally or in-person) late for a call.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Antwerp | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | Belgium | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 51.22, 4.40 | 37.57, 126.98 |
| Population | 523,248 | 9,988,000 |