PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Seoul
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Korean Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Seoul
- Population
- 10,349,312
- Coordinates
- 37.57° N, 126.98° E
- Elevation
- 38 m
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, with a population of about 10,349,312. It uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Seoul).
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+9 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Busan.
Because Seoul lies at 37.57° N, 126.98° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 46 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 34 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:42 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul is in the Korean Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Seoul. The UTC offset is UTC+9.
Does Seoul have daylight saving time?
No. Seoul stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?
In January New York is 14 hours behind Seoul, and in July it is 13 hours behind Seoul, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Seoul, and in July it is 16 hours behind Seoul, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:10 AM and sets at about 7:56 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:42 AM and sets at about 5:16 PM (local time).