Current local time in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea, uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (Korean Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+9 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Korean Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+9
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +82
The time zone, at a glance.
Seoul follows Asia/Seoul. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Seoul stays on UTC+9 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Seoul stays on UTC+9 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Seoul.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 45m) and Dec the least (9h 35m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:45 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 51m | UTC+9 |
| Feb 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 49m | UTC+9 |
| Mar 15 | 6:43 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 55m | UTC+9 |
| Apr 15 | 5:57 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 9m | UTC+9 |
| May 15 | 5:23 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 11m | UTC+9 |
| Jun 15 | 5:10 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 45m | UTC+9 |
| Jul 15 | 5:22 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 31m | UTC+9 |
| Aug 15 | 5:47 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 38m | UTC+9 |
| Sep 15 | 6:13 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 27m | UTC+9 |
| Oct 15 | 6:39 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 16m | UTC+9 |
| Nov 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 10m | UTC+9 |
| Dec 15 | 7:39 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 35m | UTC+9 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Seoul with your world.
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Best times to call from Seoul
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Seoul time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in South Korea, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · Korean New Year
- Tue, Feb 9, 2027 · Korean New Year (substitute day)
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · Independence Movement Day
- Wed, May 5, 2027 · Children's Day
Airports serving Seoul
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- GMP Seoul Gimpo International Airport · 17 km
- ICN Incheon International Airport · 48 km
Places that share Seoul’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Seoul rules, so their time always matches Seoul, including clock changes.
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Changwon
- Suwon
- Ulsan
- Songnam
- Goyang
- Puch'on
- Cheongju
- Ansan
- Jeonju
- Pohang
- Jeju
- Yeosu
- Mokpo
- Iksan
- Gunsan
Also on UTC+9 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Seoul today but may differ after a clock change.
- Japan
- North Korea
- Russia
- Indonesia
- East Timor
- Palau
Questions about time in Seoul
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul, known as Korean Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+9 all year.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No. Seoul keeps UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Seoul and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 13 hours behind Seoul; London is 8 hours behind Seoul; Tokyo is on the same time; Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul; Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Seoul; Dubai is 5 hours behind Seoul.
How do I call Seoul from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +82, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Seoul as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Seoul. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.