Busan does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST year-round.
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KST · UTC+9
Busan Time Zone: KST and UTC+9
Busan operates on KST (UTC+9), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 9 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Seoul.
Busan does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST year-round. This means the time difference between Busan and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Busan, useful reference points: Busan is 9 hours ahead of London on GMT and 14 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Busan right now?
Busan follows KST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Busan, updated every second.
What time zone is Busan in?
Busan is in KST (UTC+9). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Seoul.
Does Busan observe daylight saving time?
Busan does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST year-round.
What is the time difference between Busan and London?
Busan (KST, UTC+9) is 9 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Busan and New York?
Busan (KST, UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..