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
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 12h 52m today. Sunrise in Seoul is at 06:04 and sunset in Seoul is at 18:57.
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
Time in All Cities in South Korea by alphabetical order
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 Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Busan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Incheon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Daegu Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gwangju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Daejeon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Suwon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Goyang-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Seongnam-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Changwon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Ulsan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Bucheon-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Cheongju-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Ansan-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Cheonan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Jeonju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Hwaseong-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Anyang-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Kimhae Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Pohang Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Jeju City Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Uijeongbu-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Masan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gumi Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Pyeongtaek Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gwangmyeong Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Sejong Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Yangsan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Wŏnju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Chinju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Iksan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Yeosu Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gunpo Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Mokpo Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Hanam Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gunsan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Suncheon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Chuncheon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Chungju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Icheon-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Guri-si Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gangneung Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Yangju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Seogwipo Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Osan Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Andong Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gyeongju Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gimcheon Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Jeongeup Fri 01:04:33
- Time now in Gyeongsan-si Fri 01:04:33
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for South Korea
- Asia/Seoul Fri 01:04:33
- ROK Fri 01:04:33
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Seoul | Fri 01:04:33 |
| ROK | Fri 01:04:33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea
What time is it in South Korea right now?
The current local time in South Korea is 01:04:33 KST on Friday, 4 September 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 01:04:33.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul today?
Today in Seoul, the capital of South Korea: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 18:57 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 The day preceding Chuseok on Thursday, September 24, 2026 — in 21 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 used in 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
6:04 AM6:57 PM
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Busan
5:58 AM6:46 PM
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Incheon
6:05 AM6:58 PM
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Daegu
5:59 AM6:49 PM
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Gwangju
6:06 AM6:55 PM
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Daejeon
6:04 AM6:54 PM
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Suwon
6:04 AM6:56 PM
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Goyang-si
6:05 AM6:57 PM
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Seongnam-si
6:04 AM6:56 PM
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Changwon
5:59 AM6:48 PM
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Ulsan
5:57 AM6:46 PM
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Bucheon-si
6:05 AM6:57 PM
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Cheongju-si
6:03 AM6:54 PM
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Ansan-si
6:05 AM6:57 PM
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Cheonan
6:04 AM6:55 PM
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Jeonju
6:05 AM6:55 PM
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Hwaseong-si
6:05 AM6:57 PM
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Anyang-si
6:05 AM6:57 PM
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Kimhae
5:59 AM6:47 PM
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Pohang
5:56 AM6:46 PM
| City | ↑ Sunrise | ↓ Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul |
6:04 AM
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6:57 PM
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| Busan |
5:58 AM
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6:46 PM
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| Incheon |
6:05 AM
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6:58 PM
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| Daegu |
5:59 AM
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6:49 PM
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| Gwangju |
6:06 AM
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6:55 PM
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| Daejeon |
6:04 AM
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6:54 PM
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| Suwon |
6:04 AM
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6:56 PM
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| Goyang-si |
6:05 AM
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6:57 PM
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| Seongnam-si |
6:04 AM
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6:56 PM
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| Changwon |
5:59 AM
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6:48 PM
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| Ulsan |
5:57 AM
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6:46 PM
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| Bucheon-si |
6:05 AM
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6:57 PM
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| Cheongju-si |
6:03 AM
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6:54 PM
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| Ansan-si |
6:05 AM
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6:57 PM
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| Cheonan |
6:04 AM
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6:55 PM
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| Jeonju |
6:05 AM
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6:55 PM
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| Hwaseong-si |
6:05 AM
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6:57 PM
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| Anyang-si |
6:05 AM
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6:57 PM
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| Kimhae |
5:59 AM
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6:47 PM
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| Pohang |
5:56 AM
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6:46 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 The day preceding Chuseok on 24 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Alternative holiday for Liberation Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in South Korea to plan your schedule.
- The day preceding Chuseok • Thursday
- Chuseok • Friday
- The second day of Chuseok • Saturday
- National Foundation Day • Saturday
- Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day • Monday
- Hangul Day • Friday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- New Year's Day • Friday
- The day preceding Korean New Year • Saturday
- Korean New Year • Sunday