Current Time in Seoul
South Korea · KST · UTC+9:00
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Asia/Seoul
Timezone Details
| Timezone | KST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+9:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Seoul |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Population | 9.7 million |
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About Seoul Time Zone (KST)
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Seoul shares the same timezone as Tokyo.
Key fact: Seoul is 9 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Tokyo, Japan.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Seoul with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Seoul Time
What time is it in Seoul right now? +
The current time in Seoul, South Korea is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Seoul is in the KST timezone (UTC+9:00).
What timezone is Seoul in? +
Seoul is in the KST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Seoul. The UTC offset is +9:00 (year-round).Does Seoul observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+9:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Seoul? +
Seoul's UTC offset is UTC+9:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Seoul and London? +
Seoul (KST) is UTC+9:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Seoul is 9 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Tokyo, Japan.
How do I convert Seoul time to UTC? +
To convert Seoul time to UTC, subtract UTC+9:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Seoul and the UTC offset is UTC+9:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Seoul in? +
Seoul is located in Asia. It is the 9.7 million population city in South Korea.
What is the IANA timezone name for Seoul? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Seoul is
Asia/Seoul. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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