Time Now in Gongju, South Korea 🇰🇷
Lat/Long: 36.46° N, 127.12° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #74 of 295 cities in South Korea by population
Province: Chungcheongnam-do
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
Gongju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Gongju, South Korea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gongju
Daylight Hours in Gongju
Gongju gets 14h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gongju is at 05:27 and sunset in Gongju is at 19:48.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 40m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gongju and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gongju right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Gongju
What is the current local time in Gongju?
The live local time in Gongju is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gongju currently observes KST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Gongju in?
Gongju uses the KST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Gongju observe daylight saving time?
No. Gongju stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Gongju's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gongju.
Weather in Gongju
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Prayer Times in Gongju
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:37 | 05:26 | 12:37 | 16:27 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:38 | 05:27 | 12:37 | 16:27 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:39 | 05:28 | 12:37 | 16:27 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:40 | 05:28 | 12:37 | 16:27 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:41 | 05:29 | 12:37 | 16:27 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:42 | 05:30 | 12:38 | 16:27 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:44 | 05:31 | 12:38 | 16:27 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gongju
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Moon Phases & Times for Gongju
Distances & Clock Changes in Gongju
How Far Is Gongju From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,129 km | E (91deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,007 km | SW (222deg) |
| Singapore | 4,580 km | SW (217deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,596 km | W (265deg) |
| Moscow | 6,707 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 6,820 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Sydney | 8,210 km | SSE (159deg) |
| London | 8,970 km | NNW (330deg) |
Gongju's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gongju and you would surface near La Paloma, Uruguay, about 231 km from the antipodal point at 36.5deg S, 52.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gongju
What time is it in Gongju right now?
The current local time in Gongju is 07:16 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Gongju follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Gongju in?
Gongju 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 Gongju?
Is Gongju on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gongju is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gongju today?
Today in Gongju: sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset is at 19:48, giving 14h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gongju tonight?
The moon phase over Gongju tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Gongju?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gongju, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.