Current Time in Seoul, South Korea
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
KSTUTC+9
Seoul time zone
Time Zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
IANA: Asia/Seoul
UTC Offset
UTC+9
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
37.57° N, 126.98° E
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul to New York | -13 hours | |
| Seoul to London | -8 hours | |
| Seoul to Dubai | -5 hours | |
| Seoul to New Delhi | -3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Seoul to Tokyo | Same time |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Seoul. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Seoul
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul is on Korea Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Seoul), which is KST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No. Seoul does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on KST (UTC+9) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind Seoul. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:32 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of South Korea on the same time as Seoul?
Yes. South Korea uses a single time zone, so Seoul has the same local time as the rest of the country.