Current time in
Seoul, South Korea
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Asia/Seoul · UTC+09:00 · DST not in effect
About Seoul, South Korea
The local time in Seoul, South Korea follows the Asia/Seoul identifier, at present UTC+09:00 (KST). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Seoul, South Korea time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Seoul
- Abbreviation
- KST
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Seoul, South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
Seoul, South Korea vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul (this zone) | UTC+09:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Seoul, South Korea right now? ▾
The current time in Seoul, South Korea is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).
What is the UTC offset for Seoul, South Korea? ▾
Seoul, South Korea is currently at UTC+09:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Seoul, South Korea observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Seoul, South Korea is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Seoul, South Korea use? ▾
Seoul, South Korea uses the Asia/Seoul IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.