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Current Time in Seoul, South Korea

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Seoul in?

Seoul is located in Asia. It is the 9.7 million population city in South Korea.

South Korea · KST · UTC+9:00

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Asia/Seoul

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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📅 Public Holidays in South Korea (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for South Korea. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Feb 14

Seollal (Lunar New Year)

Mar 1

Independence Movement Day

May 5

Children's Day

May 24

Buddha's Birthday

Jun 6

Memorial Day

Aug 15

Liberation Day

Oct 3

National Foundation Day

Oct 6

Chuseok (Harvest Festival)

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Seoul

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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.

What time is sunrise in Seoul today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Seoul are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Seoul's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Seoul? +

Sunset times in Seoul are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Seoul? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Incheon International (ICN) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Seoul to London, Seoul to New York, Seoul to Dubai, Seoul to Tokyo.