UTC +09:00
KST - Currently observed in South Korea
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The IANA time zone identifier for South Korea is
Asia/Seoul
Time difference from South Korea
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from South Korea (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia |
| ISO Code | KR / KOR |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Seoul |
| UTC Offset | +09:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | KRW - South Korean Won |
| Population | 51,700,000 |
| Area | 100,210 km² |
| Calling Code | ++82 |
| Languages | Korean |
| Cities | 12 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | Capital |
| Busan | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Incheon | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Daegu | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Daejeon | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Gwangju | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Suwon | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Ulsan | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Changwon | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Goyang | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Cheongju | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
| Jeonju | 08:40 | Asia/Seoul | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in South Korea? + −
The current local time in South Korea is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Seoul,
currently at UTC+09:00 (KST).
The exact time right now is
08:40:36
on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Does South Korea observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
South Korea is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+09:00 (KST).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Seoul zone entry.
What UTC offset is South Korea? + −
South Korea is currently at UTC+09:00,
using the abbreviation KST.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Seoul.
To convert a time to or from South Korea, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of South Korea? + −
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
It uses the
Asia/Seoul IANA time zone.
See the Seoul time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does South Korea use? + −
South Korea uses the South Korean Won
(
KRW) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++82.