Current Time in Daejeon, South Korea
Daejeon is on Korean Standard Time – KST (UTC+9) right now. Daejeon does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Daejeon
Asia/Seoul
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Time zone of Daejeon
| Time zone | Korean Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Seoul |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Daejeon and other cities
Daylight saving time in Daejeon
Daejeon does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+9 all year, so conversions never shift.
Daejeon time FAQ
What time is it in Daejeon right now?
Daejeon is on KST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Daejeon, updated every second.
What time zone is Daejeon in?
Daejeon is in Korean Standard Time, abbreviated KST, UTC+9. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Seoul.
Does Daejeon observe daylight saving time?
No. Daejeon stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Daejeon and New York?
New York is 14 hours behind Daejeon.
Other cities in South Korea
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.