Time Now in Gyeongju, South Korea 🇰🇷
Lat/Long: 35.84° N, 129.21° E
Elevation: 45 m above sea level
Population rank: #47 of 295 cities in South Korea by population
Province: Gyeongsangbuk-do
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST
Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju, South Korea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gyeongju
Daylight Hours in Gyeongju
Gyeongju gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gyeongju is at 05:20 and sunset in Gyeongju is at 19:38.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gyeongju and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gyeongju right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Gyeongju
What is the current local time in Gyeongju?
The live local time in Gyeongju is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gyeongju currently observes KST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Gyeongju in?
Gyeongju uses the KST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Gyeongju observe daylight saving time?
No. Gyeongju stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Gyeongju's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gyeongju.
Weather in Gyeongju
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:32 | 05:19 | 12:29 | 16:18 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:33 | 05:20 | 12:29 | 16:18 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:34 | 05:21 | 12:29 | 16:18 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:35 | 05:22 | 12:29 | 16:18 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:36 | 05:22 | 12:29 | 16:18 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:37 | 05:23 | 12:29 | 16:17 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:38 | 05:24 | 12:29 | 16:17 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Gyeongju
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14-day Forecast for Gyeongju
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gyeongju
Sunrise
in Gyeongju
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Gyeongju
↓
7:38 PM
Day Length
14h 17m
Dawn
in Gyeongju
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Gyeongju
8:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gyeongju
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:05
Distances & Clock Changes in Gyeongju
How Far Is Gyeongju From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 942 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,092 km | SW (228deg) |
| Singapore | 4,643 km | SW (220deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,779 km | W (267deg) |
| Moscow | 6,881 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 7,018 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Sydney | 8,081 km | SSE (161deg) |
| London | 9,123 km | NNW (331deg) |
Gyeongju's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gyeongju and you would surface near Chui, Uruguay, about 341 km from the antipodal point at 35.8deg S, 50.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gyeongju
What time is it in Gyeongju right now?
The current local time in Gyeongju is 00:58 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Gyeongju follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Gyeongju in?
Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju?
Is Gyeongju on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gyeongju is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gyeongju today?
Today in Gyeongju: sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset is at 19:38, giving 14h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gyeongju tonight?
The moon phase over Gyeongju tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Gyeongju?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gyeongju, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.