Current time in Seoul
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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
South Korea — Korea Standard Time · UTC+9
| City | Local time | Date |
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| Tokyo | --:-- | — |
| London | --:-- | — |
| New York | --:-- | — |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | — |
| Sydney | --:-- | — |
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What time is it in Seoul?
The current local time in Seoul is — on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Seoul is on KST (UTC+9) (UTC+9).
Seoul keeps Korea Standard Time at UTC+9, the same clock as Tokyo, and has not used daylight saving since a brief trial around the 1988 Olympics. Korea is one of the first major markets to open each day, which is why Seoul time is quoted for gaming launches, K-pop releases and comeback schedules worldwide.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | KST (UTC+9), no daylight saving |
| Current offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| IANA zone | Asia/Seoul |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| Day length | 13 h 01 m |
| Solar noon | 12:33 |
Good to know
- Seoul and Tokyo share a clock, so KST and JST are interchangeable for scheduling.
- Midnight KST releases land at 3pm the previous day in London (summer) and 10am in New York.
- Korea is 13 or 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Time depending on American daylight saving.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Seoul right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Seoul, updated every second from your device clock and the Asia/Seoul time zone. KST (UTC+9), no daylight saving.
Does Seoul use daylight saving time?
No. Seoul stays on the same offset all year, so the gap to other countries changes only when those places change their own clocks.
What is the time difference between Seoul and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in Seoul into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in Seoul?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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