Current Time in South Korea 🇰🇷
Continent: Asia
Capital City: Seoul
- Time in Seoul (Pop. 9,700,000)
- Time in Busan (Pop. 3,678,555)
- Time in Incheon (Pop. 2,954,955)
- Time in Daegu (Pop. 2,566,540)
- Time in Gwangju (Pop. 1,490,092)
ISO Alpha 2/3: KR, KOR
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌
IANA Time Zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00)
Time Zones: KST
South Korea uses Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, throughout the country and does not observe daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the exact time in South Korea now and updates every second.
Qibla Direction from South Korea
From Seoul, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 286deg (WNW), about 8,336 km away. Check the Qibla direction in South Korea on a live compass.
Time Zone Overview for South Korea
- South Korea uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Seoul run about 30m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in South Korea
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST (UTC+9) all year round.
Time Difference Between Seoul and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Seoul right now.
Best Time to Call South Korea
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Seoul:
Daylight Hours in Seoul
In the capital, Seoul, the sun is up for 11h 06m today. Sunrise in Seoul is at 06:43 and sunset in Seoul is at 17:49.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 34m near the December solstice to 14h 45m near the June solstice.
Moon in South Korea
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Seoul and major cities across South Korea.
Provinces in South Korea
Cities in South Korea A–Z
Time.now features the exact time for 125 cities in South Korea.
Select a letter to view all cities:
Time Now in Major Cities in South Korea
- Time now in Seoul Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Busan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Incheon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Daegu Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gwangju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Daejeon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Suwon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Goyang-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Seongnam-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Changwon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Ulsan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Bucheon-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Cheongju-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Ansan-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Cheonan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Jeonju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Hwaseong-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Anyang-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Kimhae Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Pohang Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Jeju City Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Uijeongbu-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Masan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gumi Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Pyeongtaek Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gwangmyeong Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Sejong Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Yangsan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Wŏnju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Chinju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Iksan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Yeosu Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gunpo Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Mokpo Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Hanam Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gunsan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Suncheon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Chuncheon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Chungju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Icheon-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Guri-si Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gangneung Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Yangju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Seogwipo Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Osan Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Andong Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gyeongju Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gimcheon Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Jeongeup Mon 03:01:48
- Time now in Gyeongsan-si Mon 03:01:48
Current Time in IANA Time Zones Used in South Korea
- Asia/Seoul Mon 03:01:48
- ROK Mon 03:01:48
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Asia/Seoul | Mon 03:01:48 |
| ROK | Mon 03:01:48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea
What time is it in South Korea right now?
The current local time in South Korea is 03:01:48 KST on Monday, 19 October 2026. The country uses the Asia/Seoul time zone.
How many time zones does South Korea use?
South Korea spans 2 time zones: Asia/Seoul, ROK.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul, where the current local time is 03:01:48.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul today?
Today in Seoul, the capital of South Korea: sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset is at 17:49 local time.
Does South Korea observe Daylight Saving Time?
No — South Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
When is the next public holiday in South Korea?
The next public holiday in South Korea is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 68 days.
How many cities in South Korea are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 50 cities across South Korea (out of 125 total in our database).
Which countries border South Korea?
South Korea shares a border with: North Korea.
Time Zone Converters for South Korea
Convert time between the time zones of South Korea and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in South Korea
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Seoul
6:43 AM5:49 PM
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Busan
6:33 AM5:44 PM
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Incheon
6:44 AM5:51 PM
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Daegu
6:35 AM5:45 PM
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Gwangju
6:41 AM5:52 PM
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Daejeon
6:40 AM5:49 PM
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Suwon
6:43 AM5:49 PM
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Goyang-si
6:44 AM5:50 PM
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Seongnam-si
6:43 AM5:49 PM
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Changwon
6:34 AM5:45 PM
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Ulsan
6:32 AM5:42 PM
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Bucheon-si
6:44 AM5:50 PM
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Cheongju-si
6:40 AM5:48 PM
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Ansan-si
6:44 AM5:50 PM
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Cheonan
6:42 AM5:49 PM
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Jeonju
6:41 AM5:50 PM
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Hwaseong-si
6:44 AM5:50 PM
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Anyang-si
6:43 AM5:50 PM
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Kimhae
6:33 AM5:44 PM
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Pohang
6:32 AM5:41 PM
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Information about South Korea
| Population | 51,635,256 |
| Area | 98,480 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 410 |
| FIPS Code | KS |
| Top Level Domain | .kr |
| Currency | Won (KRW) |
| Phone Prefix | +82 |
| Country Code | +82 |
| Postal Code Format | ##### |
| Postal Code Regex | ^(\d{5})$ |
| Languages | EN (en), KO-KR (ko-KR) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
Upcoming Public Holidays in South Korea
This year, South Korea observes 20 public holidays, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Hangul Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in South Korea to plan your schedule.
- Christmas Day • Friday
- New Year's Day • Friday
- The day preceding Korean New Year • Saturday
- Korean New Year • Sunday
- The second day of Korean New Year • Monday
- Alternative holiday for Korean New Year • Tuesday
- Independence Movement Day • Monday
- Children's Day • Wednesday
- Buddha's Birthday • Thursday
- Memorial Day • Sunday