Current Time in South Korea
South Korea uses Korea Standard Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
KSTUTC+9
South Korea time zone
Korea Standard Time
Korea Standard Time (KST)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Seoul.
Major cities in South Korea
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea to New York | -13 hours | |
| South Korea to London | -8 hours | |
| South Korea to Dubai | -5 hours | |
| South Korea to New Delhi | -3 hours 30 minutes | |
| South Korea to Tokyo | Same time |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in South Korea: FAQs
What time zone is South Korea in?
South Korea uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) all year.
Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
No. South Korea does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind South Korea. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Seoul, the capital?
Seoul is on Korea Standard Time, currently KST (UTC+9). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Seoul page.