Current Time in South Korea 🇰🇷
Check the current local time anywhere in South Korea. Below you'll find live clocks for South Korea's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in South Korea
- Ansan-si Sun 10:40:43
- Bucheon-si Sun 10:40:43
- Busan Sun 10:40:43
- Changwon Sun 10:40:43
- Cheonan Sun 10:40:43
- Cheongju-si Sun 10:40:43
- Chinju Sun 10:40:43
- Chuncheon Sun 10:40:43
- Chungju Sun 10:40:43
- Daegu Sun 10:40:43
- Daejeon Sun 10:40:43
- Goyang-si Sun 10:40:43
- Gumi Sun 10:40:43
- Gunsan Sun 10:40:43
- Gwangju Sun 10:40:43
- Iksan Sun 10:40:43
- Incheon Sun 10:40:43
- Jeju City Sun 10:40:43
- Jeonju Sun 10:40:43
- Kimhae Sun 10:40:43
- Masan Sun 10:40:43
- Mokpo Sun 10:40:43
- Pohang Sun 10:40:43
- Sejong Sun 10:40:43
- Seongnam-si Sun 10:40:43
- Seoul Sun 10:40:43
- Suncheon Sun 10:40:43
- Suwon Sun 10:40:43
- Ulsan Sun 10:40:43
- Wŏnju Sun 10:40:43
- Yangsan Sun 10:40:43
- Yeosu Sun 10:40:43
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ansan-si | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Bucheon-si | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Busan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Changwon | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Cheonan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Cheongju-si | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Chinju | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Chuncheon | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Chungju | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Daegu | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Daejeon | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Goyang-si | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Gumi | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Gunsan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Gwangju | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Iksan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Incheon | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Jeju City | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Jeonju | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Kimhae | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Masan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Mokpo | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Pohang | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Sejong | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Seongnam-si | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Seoul | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Suncheon | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Suwon | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Ulsan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Wŏnju | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Yangsan | Sun 10:40:43 |
| Yeosu | Sun 10:40:43 |
IANA time zones in South Korea
South Korea maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Seoul KST · UTC+09:00
- ROK KST · UTC+09:00
Does South Korea have multiple time zones?
Yes. South Korea uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Asia/Seoul | UTC+09:00 |
| ROK | UTC+09:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in South Korea at a glance
| Current main time | 10:40 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | KST |
| Capital | Seoul |
| Cities tracked | 32 |
How many time zones does South Korea have?
South Korea keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+09:00.
Does South Korea change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. South Korea stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in South Korea
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 21:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 00:00 UTC. If South Korea has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with South Korea
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Seoul or another major city in South Korea. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in South Korea
The capital of South Korea is Seoul. The biggest cities in South Korea include Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu and Gwangju. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in South Korea has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in South Korea - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does South Korea have?
South Korea uses one time zone nationwide.
Does South Korea use daylight saving time?
No - South Korea keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in South Korea right now?
It is about 10:40 on Sunday in the main time zone of South Korea. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the South Korea time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects South Korea to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Seoul, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | KR / KOR |
| Capital city clock | Seoul |
| Cities shown | 32 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+09:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Seoul time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.