Current local time in Seoul, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Seoul
Seoul, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. It is the capital of South Korea. Population: about 10,349,312.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| Coordinates: | 37°34′N / 126°59′E |
| Population: | 10,349,312 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Seoul
| 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
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Seoul today
| Sunrise: | 06:45 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:16 |
| Day length: | 11h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:19 – 18:14 |
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 Seoul
- London+8 hSeoul is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSeoul is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSeoul is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Seoul time
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Seoul and London?
Right now Seoul 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 Seoul and New York?
Right now Seoul 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.