Current Time in Seoul, South Korea
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00 · 10,349,312pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+9 — Korean Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+09:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Seoul |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| Day Length | 14h 43m |
| Solar noon | 12:35 |
| Twilight | 04:43 – 20:28 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 37.57°, 126.98° |
| Country | South Korea |
| Calling code | +82 |
Plan with Seoul time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Seoul.
Local rhythm
It is currently night in Seoul, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+9.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Tokyo: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Seoul matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Seoul does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Seoul
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +16h |
| London | +8h |
| Berlin | +7h |
| Dubai | +5h |
| Mumbai | +3h 30m |
| Shanghai | +1h |
| Tokyo | Same time |
| Sydney | -1h |
| São Paulo | +12h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul uses Korean Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+09:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Seoul. Seoul does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Seoul today?
Sunrise 05:14, sunset 19:57. Day length: 14h 43m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:35.
Moon phase in Seoul?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.