Current local time in Sokcho, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Sokcho
Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 89,047.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | Gangwon |
| Coordinates: | 38°12′N / 128°36′E |
| Population: | 89,047 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Sokcho
| 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
Sokcho does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sokcho today
| Sunrise: | 06:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:39 |
| Solar noon: | 12:10 |
| Day length: | 10h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:14 – 18:06 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Sokcho
- London+8 hSokcho is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSokcho is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSokcho is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sokcho time
What time zone is Sokcho in?
Sokcho uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sokcho observe daylight saving time?
Sokcho does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sokcho and London?
Right now Sokcho 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 Sokcho and New York?
Right now Sokcho 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.