Time Now in Gunsan, South Korea 🇰🇷
Lat/Long: 35.98° N, 126.71° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #36 of 295 cities in South Korea by population
Province: Jeollabuk-do
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST
Gunsan sits in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+09:00. Gunsan does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Gunsan lies barely above sea level, at roughly 14 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 1166 km away. Gunsan is a significant city in South Korea, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Gunsan
Daylight Hours in Gunsan
Gunsan gets 13h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gunsan is at 05:51 and sunset in Gunsan is at 19:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gunsan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gunsan right now.
Other Cities in South Korea with Local Time
Cities Sharing Gunsan's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gunsan.
Weather in Gunsan
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Prayer Times in Gunsan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 15 Aug ● | 04:13 | 05:51 | 12:37 | 16:22 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:14 | 05:51 | 12:37 | 16:21 | 19:23 | 20:53 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:15 | 05:52 | 12:37 | 16:21 | 19:22 | 20:52 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:17 | 05:53 | 12:37 | 16:20 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:18 | 05:54 | 12:36 | 16:20 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:19 | 05:55 | 12:36 | 16:19 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 04:20 | 05:55 | 12:36 | 16:19 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
14-day Forecast for Gunsan
Moon Phases & Times for Gunsan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:41
View the detailed moon calendar for Gunsan with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Gunsan
How Far Is Gunsan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,166 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,943 km | SW (222deg) |
| Singapore | 4,516 km | SW (217deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,555 km | W (265deg) |
| Moscow | 6,724 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 6,794 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Sydney | 8,173 km | SSE (159deg) |
| London | 8,998 km | NNW (330deg) |
Gunsan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gunsan and you would surface near La Paloma, Uruguay, about 167 km from the antipodal point at 36.0deg S, 53.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gunsan
What time is it in Gunsan right now?
The current local time in Gunsan is 03:37 on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Gunsan follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Gunsan in?
Gunsan 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 Gunsan?
Is Gunsan on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 15, 2026, Gunsan is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Gunsan tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gunsan is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 5.4%.
What is solar time in Gunsan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gunsan, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.