Berlin ↔ Seoul
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Seoul easily. Berlin is 8 hours behind Seoul. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Berlin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:01 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:01 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:01 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Berlin and Seoul is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Berlin Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, efficient, and values privacy. Clear separation between work and personal life.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Germans value efficiency and direct communication; do not be offended by a lack of small talk. Respect the strict 9-5 (or 8-4) work day. Calling after 6:00 PM or on weekends is considered a major intrusion into private life.
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 | Berlin | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | Germany | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 37.57, 126.98 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 9,988,000 |