Current local time in Daejeon, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Daejeon
Daejeon, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,475,221.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| Coordinates: | 36°21′N / 127°23′E |
| Population: | 1,475,221 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Daejeon
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Seoul |
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| Time zone name: | Korean Standard Time (KST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Daejeon does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Daejeon today
| Sunrise: | 06:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:15 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:16 – 18:13 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Daejeon
- London+8 hDaejeon is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hDaejeon is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hDaejeon is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Daejeon time
What time zone is Daejeon in?
Daejeon uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Daejeon observe daylight saving time?
Daejeon does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Daejeon and London?
Right now Daejeon is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Daejeon and New York?
Right now Daejeon is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.