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