Current Time in Seoul, South Korea

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

KST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Seoul

UTC Offset

UTC+9

Country

South Korea (KR)

Location Details

Coordinates

37.5665°, 126.9780°

Population

9.8M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Incheon International Airport (ICN) — 52 km

Nearby Cities

• Adelaide — Australia
• Bali — Indonesia
• Beijing — China
• Brisbane — Australia
• Guangzhou — China
• Hong Kong — China
• Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia
• Manila — Philippines

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Seoul in?

Seoul is in the KST time zone (Asia/Seoul), which is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Seoul observe Daylight Saving Time?

Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Seoul?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Seoul, South Korea. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Seoul?

Seoul has a UTC offset of UTC+9. This means it is 9 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Seoul?

Seoul is served by Incheon International Airport (ICN).