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Current Time in Daegu, South Korea

Check the current local time in Daegu, South Korea. Daegu uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, with KST (UTC +9:00) during standard time.

Daegu, South Korea — Live Clock
1:06:42 PM
KST Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Daegu Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Seoul

Daegu, South Korea

Current zone: KST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

KST

UTC +9:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Daegu Time (KST)

Daegu is located in South Korea and uses the Asia/Seoul time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Daegu overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Daegu aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Daegu vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +9:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Seoul

These cities share the same time zone as Daegu — when it's 1:06:42 PM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in South Korea

Major cities in South Korea — some may be in a different time zone than Daegu if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Daegu?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Daegu. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Daegu time

What time is it in Daegu right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Daegu, South Korea, updated every second. Right now, Daegu is on KST with a UTC offset of UTC +9:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Daegu in?

Daegu uses the Asia/Seoul timezone, fixed at KST (UTC +9:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Daegu a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Daegu?

Daegu is currently UTC +9:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Daegu observe daylight saving time?

No. Daegu stays on KST (UTC +9:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Daegu and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Daegu on KST right now?

Daegu is always on KST (UTC +9:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Daegu is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Daegu will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Daegu from New York?

The best call window from New York to Daegu depends on the current offset. Daegu is currently UTC +9:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.