Current Time in Busan, South Korea 🇰🇷
The current local time in Busan, South Korea is 02:41:23 (KST) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Busan is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 3,678,555. The sun rises at about 05:13 and sets at 19:42 today (14h 29m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 19:42
- 14h 29m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Busan
Busan, South Korea keeps KST (UTC+09:00). Busan does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:13 and sets at about 19:42 local time, giving Busan 14h 29m of daylight.
Right now it is 02:41 on Wednesday in Busan (UTC+09:00). When it is 02:41 here, it is 13:41 in New York (13h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Busan
- Use the Asia/Seoul IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Busan to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:41 Tue | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:41 Tue | 16h behind |
| London | 18:41 Tue | 8h behind |
| Paris | 19:41 Tue | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 21:41 Tue | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:11 Tue | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 01:41 Wed | 1h behind |
| Tokyo | 02:41 Wed | same time |
| Sydney | 03:41 Wed | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Busan
Compare Busan with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for South Korea.
Business-hours overlap from Busan
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Busan overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Busan time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Dubai | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Mumbai | 12:30-17:00 | 09:00-13:30 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Busan time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Busan in?
Busan uses KST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Busan observe daylight saving time?
No - Busan keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Busan today?
Today the sun rises around 05:13 and sets around 19:42 in Busan, about 14h 29m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Busan and other cities?
When it is 02:41 in Busan, it is 13:41 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Busan's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Busan
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Seoul IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the South Korea time page.
Local entity signals for Busan
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Busan.
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00) |
| Coordinates | 35.1, 129.03 |
| Population signal | About 3,678,555 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:13, sunset 19:42, 14h 29m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Seoul time-zone page for rules, the South Korea country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 35.1° N, 129.03° E
Population: 3,678,555
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST