Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Korea 🇰🇷 (1988)
| Country: | South Korea |
| Capital: | Seoul |
| Abbreviations: | KR, KOR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +82 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
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00
8 MAY
08 May 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 08 May 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 08 May 1988, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 May 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
9 OCT
09 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 09 October 1988, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 09 October 1988, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 09 Oct 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in South Korea (1988)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Busan | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Daegu | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Daejeon | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Gangwon-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Gwangju | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Gyeonggi-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Incheon | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Jeju-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Jeollanam-do | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| North Chungcheong | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Sejong-si | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Seoul | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
| Ulsan | 08 May 1988 | 09 Oct 1988 |
DST Changes Summary for South Korea
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | 1988 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 09 Oct | 1988 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Korea
Does South Korea use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?
Yes, South Korea observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in South Korea?
The next scheduled time transition in South Korea will take place on Sunday, 08 May 1988. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of South Korea follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because South Korea spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in South Korea?
Following the shift on 08 May 1988, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.