Seoul is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver during Pacific Standard Time (or 16 hours during PDT). Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7) while Seoul uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9). When it's 12:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 5:00 AM the next day in Seoul.
Vancouver observes daylight saving time while South Korea does not. This means the difference varies between 16 and 17 hours throughout the year.
Best calling time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Vancouver time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Seoul (during PST), catching morning business hours in South Korea.
Vancouver has one of the largest Korean communities in Canada, with strong cultural and business ties to Seoul. Many Korean tech companies and entertainment agencies have North American offices in Vancouver. The significant time difference means afternoon calls from Vancouver reach Seoul's morning hours.