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Time Difference Between Japan and South Korea

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South Korea shares the same time as Japan

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10:39:12 PM
Mon, Aug 24
JST(UTC+9)
10:39:12 PM
Mon, Aug 24
KST(UTC+9)

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Source countryJP flagJP • JST

JP flagJapan, Japan

10:39:12pm
Monday, Aug 24, 2026
JST(UTC+9)

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Time zoneJST
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed
Next changeNo upcoming shift on the canonical IANA record
Destination countryKR flagKR • KST

KR flagSouth Korea, South Korea

10:39:12pm
Monday, Aug 24, 2026
KST(UTC+9)

Weather in South Korea now

⚠️Weather unavailable•Weather data
Time zoneKST
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed
Next changeNo upcoming shift on the canonical IANA record

Japan and South Korea — Current Time Difference

Japan and South Korea share the same clock time. This makes coordination simple, as both cities are in sync throughout the day. Japan operates on JST (UTC+9), while South Korea uses KST (UTC+9).

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JapanLocal overlapSouth Korea
6:00 AMMon→6:00 AMMon
9:00 AMMon→9:00 AMMon
12:00 PMMon→12:00 PMMon
3:00 PMMon→3:00 PMMon
6:00 PMMon→6:00 PMMon

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South KoreaKST
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10:39pm
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Live Time Conversions from South Korea

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Frequently Asked Questions about Japan & South Korea

What is the current time difference between Japan and South Korea?

Japan and South Korea share the same clock time right now. Japan uses JST while South Korea uses KST.

How do the UTC offsets compare?

Japan is currently UTC+9 and South Korea is UTC+9.

Do Japan and South Korea observe Daylight Saving Time?

Japan has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.<br/>South Korea has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.

How can I plan meetings for Japan and South Korea?

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