Current Time in Daejeon, South Korea 🇰🇷
Lat/Long: 36.35° N, 127.38° E
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 295 cities in South Korea by population
Province: Daejeon
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST
Daylight Hours in Daejeon
Daejeon gets 14h 36m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset is at 19:48.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 40m near the December solstice to 14h 38m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:18 | 05:12 | 12:30 | 16:20 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:18 | 05:12 | 12:30 | 16:20 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:18 | 05:12 | 12:30 | 16:21 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:18 | 05:12 | 12:30 | 16:21 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:17 | 05:12 | 12:31 | 16:21 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:17 | 05:12 | 12:31 | 16:21 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:17 | 05:12 | 12:31 | 16:22 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Daejeon
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How Far Is Daejeon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,105 km | E (90deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,014 km | SW (223deg) |
| Singapore | 4,585 km | SW (217deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,618 km | W (265deg) |
| Moscow | 6,732 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 6,845 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Sydney | 8,190 km | SSE (160deg) |
| London | 8,992 km | NNW (330deg) |
Daejeon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Daejeon and you would surface near La Paloma, Uruguay, about 234 km from the antipodal point at 36.4deg S, 52.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Daejeon
What time is it in Daejeon right now?
The current local time in Daejeon is 14:27 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Daejeon follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Daejeon in?
Daejeon uses the Asia/Seoul IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Daejeon?
Is Daejeon on daylight saving time right now?
No — Daejeon is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Daejeon today?
Today in Daejeon: sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset is at 19:48, giving 14h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Daejeon tonight?
The moon phase over Daejeon tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Daejeon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Daejeon, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.