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Time in Seoul Now

South Korea flagSouth Korea
12hr|24hr
sunrise
04:56:29am
Friday, August 7, 2026
Asia/Seoul | Korea Standard Time (KST) | UTC+9
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Local Time

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Astronomy in Seoul

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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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, South Korea. Right now, Seoul uses Korean Standard Time (GMT+9) | UTC+9, and the display updates automatically.

What time zone does Seoul use?

Seoul uses Korean Standard Time (GMT+9) | UTC+9. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Seoul.

What is the UTC offset for Seoul?

The current UTC offset for Seoul is shown as UTC+9. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can 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. Its local civil time stays on the same UTC offset throughout the year.

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 (GMT+9) | 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 (GMT+9) | UTC+9.

Does Seoul use the same time all year?

Seoul does not move its clocks for daylight saving time, so the local timezone offset remains stable across the year.