Current Time in South Korea
GMT+9 (UTC+09:00) · 59 cities · Capital: Seoul
Time Zone
| GMT+9 | UTC+09:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Seoul |
| Currency | KRW (₩) |
| Calling code | +82 |
| Languages | Korean |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+09:00 year-round.
Time planning in South Korea
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in South Korea.
Country time shape
South Korea uses one main time zone: GMT+9 (UTC+09:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Seoul, Busan for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Seoul.
DST complexity
South Korea has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | South Korea | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-1:30 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in South Korea with Tokyo.
Time Difference from South Korea
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +13h |
| Chicago | +14h |
| Los Angeles | +16h |
| London | +8h |
| Paris | +7h |
| Berlin | +7h |
| Moscow | +6h |
| Dubai | +5h |
| Mumbai | +3h 30m |
| Bangkok | +2h |
| Shanghai | +1h |
| Tokyo | Same time |
| Sydney | -1h |
| Auckland | -3h |
| São Paulo | +12h |
Time in South Korea
South Korea uses a single time zone: GMT+9 (UTC+09:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Seoul. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+09:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Seoul, followed by Busan. The capital, Seoul, uses the GMT+9 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is South Korea in?
South Korea uses the GMT+9 time zone (UTC+09:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Seoul. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+09:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
No. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+09:00 year-round.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul. The currency is the KRW (₩) and the country calling code is +82.
What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?
South Korea is +13h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in South Korea does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 59 cities in South Korea. The largest include Seoul, Busan.