Seoul ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Seoul time).
Sync Seoul and Zurich easily. Seoul is 8 hours ahead of Zurich. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Seoul 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
15:39 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:39 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:39 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Seoul and Zurich is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Seoul | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | South Korea | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 37.57, 126.98 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 9,988,000 | 443,000 |