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Current Time in Seoul, South Korea

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

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Asia/Seoul

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Time zone of Seoul

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

Time difference between Seoul 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 Seoul

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

Seoul time FAQ

What time is it in Seoul right now?

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

What time zone is Seoul in?

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

Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?

No. Seoul stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind Seoul.

Other cities in South Korea

BusanIncheonDaeguDaejeonGwangjuMasanSuwonUlsanSongnamGoyangPuch'onCheongju

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