TimeToZone

Current Time in South Korea

South Korea is on Korean Standard Time – KST (UTC+9) right now. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Seoul

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Time zone of South Korea

Time zoneKorean Standard Time
AbbreviationKST
UTC offsetUTC+9
IANA time zone idAsia/Seoul
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between South Korea and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York14 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles17 hours behind--:--
London9 hours behind--:--
Paris8 hours behind--:--
Dubai5 hours behind--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Manila1 hour behind--:--
TokyoSame time--:--
Sydney2 hours ahead--:--
Toronto14 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in South Korea

South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+9 all year, so conversions never shift.

South Korea time FAQ

What time is it in South Korea right now?

South Korea is on KST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in South Korea, updated every second.

What time zone is South Korea in?

South Korea is in Korean Standard Time, abbreviated KST, UTC+9. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Seoul.

Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?

No. South Korea stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind South Korea.

Current time in South Korea cities

SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeonGwangjuMasanSuwonUlsanSongnamGoyangPuch'onCheongjuAnsanJeonjuPohangJejuYeosuMokpoIksanGunsanWonjuChuncheonGangneungGyeongjuAndong

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.