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Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Korea Standard Time (KST) · UTC+9 · Asia/Seoul
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City Information

Population
10,349,312
Coordinates
Decimal:37.5660, 126.9784
DMS:37°33′58″N, 126°58′42″E

Time zone info for Seoul

Time Zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
UTC Offset
UTC+9
DST
Not Observed
Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

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Seoul
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seoul

What time is it in Seoul right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Seoul, Korea, Republic of. Right now, Seoul uses Korean Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9, and the display updates automatically.

What time zone does Seoul use?

Seoul uses Korean Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9. Seoul does not change its clocks, so it stays on UTC+9 all year (KST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Seoul.

What is the UTC offset for Seoul?

The UTC offset for Seoul is UTC+9 all year (KST). Seoul does not change its clocks, so this offset does not change during the year.

What does the time abbreviation mean in Seoul?

KST is the short label for the current local timezone used in Seoul. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.

Is Seoul on Daylight Saving Time today?

No, Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time and does not change its clocks. It stays on UTC+9 all year (KST) and currently uses Korean Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9.

What is the time difference between Seoul and my location?

The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with Seoul; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.

What is the best time to call or meet someone in Seoul?

For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Seoul, using Korean Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and Seoul working hours.

How do I convert Seoul time to another city?

Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in Seoul, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses Korean Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9.

Does Seoul use the same time all year?

Yes. Seoul does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on UTC+9 all year (KST). It currently uses Korean Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9.

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