Current Time in Daejeon, South Korea 🇰🇷
The current local time in Daejeon, South Korea is 19:52:37 (KST) on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Daejeon is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,469,543. The sun rises at about 06:15 and sets at 18:33 today (12h 18m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:33
- 12h 18m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Daejeon
Daejeon, South Korea keeps KST (UTC+09:00). Daejeon does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:15 and sets at about 18:33 local time, giving Daejeon 12h 18m of daylight.
Right now it is 19:52 on Saturday in Daejeon (UTC+09:00). When it is 19:52 here, it is 06:52 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 Daejeon
- 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 Daejeon to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 06:52 Sat | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 03:52 Sat | 16h behind |
| London | 11:52 Sat | 8h behind |
| Paris | 12:52 Sat | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 14:52 Sat | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 16:22 Sat | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 18:52 Sat | 1h behind |
| Tokyo | 19:52 Sat | same time |
| Sydney | 20:52 Sat | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Daejeon
Compare Daejeon 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 Daejeon
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Daejeon overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Daejeon 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.
Daejeon time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Daejeon in?
Daejeon uses KST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Daejeon observe daylight saving time?
No - Daejeon keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Daejeon today?
Today the sun rises around 06:15 and sets around 18:33 in Daejeon, about 12h 18m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Daejeon and other cities?
When it is 19:52 in Daejeon, it is 06:52 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Daejeon's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Daejeon
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 Daejeon
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 | 36.35, 127.38 |
| Population signal | About 1,469,543 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:15, sunset 18:33, 12h 18m 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: 36.35° N, 127.38° E
Population: 1,469,543
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST