Current local time in Gwangju, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Gwangju
Gwangju, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,416,938.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City |
| Coordinates: | 35°09′N / 126°55′E |
| Population: | 1,416,938 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Gwangju
| 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
Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gwangju today
| Sunrise: | 06:43 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:17 |
| Day length: | 11h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:17 – 18:16 |
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 Gwangju
- London+8 hGwangju is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hGwangju is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hGwangju is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gwangju time
What time zone is Gwangju in?
Gwangju uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Gwangju observe daylight saving time?
Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gwangju and London?
Right now Gwangju 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 Gwangju and New York?
Right now Gwangju 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.