Time in South Korea
Capital · Seoul
Time zone in South Korea
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Seoul Korean Standard Time |
UTC+09:00 | No | Seoul |
About South Korea
| Official name: | Republic of Korea |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Seoul |
| Region: | Asia · Eastern Asia |
| Population: | 51,159,889 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW, ₩) |
| Calling code: | +82 |
| Languages: | Korean |
| ISO codes: | KR / KOR |
| Internet domain: | .kr |
Cities in South Korea
- Seoul
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Suwon
- Goyang-si
- Seongnam-si
- Ulsan
- Bucheon-si
- Jeonju
- Ansan-si
- Cheongju-si
- Anyang-si
- Pyeongtaek
- Changwon
- Siheung
- Pohang
- Uijeongbu-si
- Hwaseong-si
- Masan
- Michuhol
- Jeju City
- Cheonan
- Kwangmyŏng
- Kimhae
- Dong-gu
- Jinju-si
- Chinju
- Yeosu
- Gumi-si
- Iksan
- Mokpo
- Gunsan
- Wonju-si
- Suncheon
- Sejong
- Yongsan-gu
- Chuncheon
- Icheon-si
- Guri-si
- Gangneung
- Yangju
- Osan
- Seogwipo
- Gyeongju
- Gwangyang
- Gimcheon
- Jeongeup
- Hanam
- Gyeongsan-si
- Andong
- Hwado
- Tonghae
- Asan
- Wabu
- Gimje-si
- Namyangju
- Hongseong
Public holidays in South Korea 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — 신정
- 17 Feb — 설날
- 1 Mar — 3·1절
- 2 Mar — 3·1절 (대체공휴일)
- 5 May — 어린이날
- 24 May — 석가탄신일
- 25 May — 석가탄신일 (대체공휴일)
- 6 Jun — 현충일
Frequently asked questions about time in South Korea
How many time zones does South Korea have?
South Korea uses one time zone: Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul, currently UTC+09:00).
Does South Korea use daylight saving time?
No. None of South Korea’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Seoul, the capital of South Korea?
See the live clock on the Seoul time page. Seoul uses Asia/Seoul.