Current Time in Gwangju, South Korea 🇰🇷
Lat/Long: 35.15° N, 126.92° E
Elevation: 47 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 295 cities in South Korea by population
Province: Gwangju
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 Gwangju
Gwangju gets 14h 29m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset is at 19:46.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 47m near the December solstice to 14h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gwangju and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:27 | 05:17 | 12:32 | 16:19 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:26 | 05:17 | 12:32 | 16:20 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:26 | 05:17 | 12:32 | 16:20 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:26 | 05:17 | 12:32 | 16:20 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:26 | 05:17 | 12:32 | 16:20 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:26 | 05:17 | 12:33 | 16:20 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:26 | 05:17 | 12:33 | 16:21 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
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How Far Is Gwangju From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,154 km | E (83deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,889 km | SW (224deg) |
| Singapore | 4,454 km | SW (218deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,567 km | W (266deg) |
| Moscow | 6,807 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 6,832 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Sydney | 8,080 km | SSE (159deg) |
| London | 9,087 km | NNW (330deg) |
Gwangju's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gwangju and you would surface near La Paloma, Uruguay, about 113 km from the antipodal point at 35.1deg S, 53.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gwangju
What time is it in Gwangju right now?
The current local time in Gwangju is 12:16 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Gwangju follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Gwangju in?
Gwangju 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 Gwangju?
Is Gwangju on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gwangju is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gwangju today?
Today in Gwangju: sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset is at 19:46, giving 14h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gwangju tonight?
The moon phase over Gwangju tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Gwangju?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gwangju, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.