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Seoul is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro

There is no standard 8-to-6 overlap. Someone joins early or late.

Because Seoul is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro, the two offices are essentially never open at the same time. If a live call is essential, aim for the very start or very end of a workday in one city and accept it'll be off-hours for the other.

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Rio de Janeiro
America/Sao Paulo
Seoul
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Seoul.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Unfortunately, there are no standard overlapping working hours (8 AM to 6 PM) between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro. You will likely need to schedule meetings outside of regular office hours.
How many hours overlap between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro during a typical workday?
Unfortunately, there are no overlapping work hours. Someone will usually need to join earlier or later than a normal workday.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Neither Seoul nor Rio de Janeiro observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains consistent year-round.

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