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Current Time in Seoul, South Korea

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

Sunrise today
5:13 PM
Sunset today
7:49 AM
Day length
14h 36m
Population
9.7 M
Coordinates: 37.5665° N, 126.9780° E · Elevation: 38 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Seoul, South Korea — Live Clock
6:46:32 AM
KST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Seoul Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Seoul

Seoul, 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 Seoul Time (KST)

Seoul 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 Seoul overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Seoul 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.

Seoul 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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Seoul Stock Exchange Hours

Local Exchange

KRX (Korea Exchange, KOSPI)

KRW
Regular session (Seoul local time)
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Other Cities in Asia/Seoul

These cities share the same time zone as Seoul — when it's 6:46:32 AM 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 Seoul if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Seoul?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Seoul time

What time is it in Seoul right now?

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

What timezone is Seoul in?

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

How many hours ahead or behind is Seoul?

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

Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?

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

Is Seoul on KST right now?

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

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

The best call window from New York to Seoul depends on the current offset. Seoul 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.