Current Time in Daegu, South Korea 🇰🇷
The current local time in Daegu, South Korea is 11:55:39 (KST) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Daegu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 2,566,540. The sun rises at about 05:55 and sets at 18:57 today (13h 02m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:57
- 13h 02m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Daegu
Daegu, South Korea keeps KST (UTC+09:00). Daegu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:55 and sets at about 18:57 local time, giving Daegu 13h 02m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:55 on Sunday in Daegu (UTC+09:00). When it is 11:55 here, it is 22:55 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 Daegu
- 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 Daegu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:55 Sat | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:55 Sat | 16h behind |
| London | 03:55 Sun | 8h behind |
| Paris | 04:55 Sun | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 06:55 Sun | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 08:25 Sun | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 10:55 Sun | 1h behind |
| Tokyo | 11:55 Sun | same time |
| Sydney | 12:55 Sun | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Daegu
Compare Daegu 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 Daegu
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Daegu overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Daegu 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.
Daegu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Daegu in?
Daegu uses KST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Daegu observe daylight saving time?
No - Daegu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Daegu today?
Today the sun rises around 05:55 and sets around 18:57 in Daegu, about 13h 02m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Daegu and other cities?
When it is 11:55 in Daegu, it is 22:55 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Daegu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Daegu
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.
Location and time-zone details for Daegu
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00) |
| Coordinates | 35.87, 128.59 |
| Population signal | About 2,566,540 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:55, sunset 18:57, 13h 02m 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: 35.87° N, 128.59° E
Population: 2,566,540
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST