Current Time in Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷
The current local time in Seoul, South Korea is 03:21:16 (KST) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Seoul is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 9,700,000. The sun rises at about 05:14 and sets at 19:57 today (14h 43m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 19:57
- 14h 43m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea keeps KST (UTC+09:00). Seoul does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:14 and sets at about 19:57 local time, giving Seoul 14h 43m of daylight.
Right now it is 03:21 on Wednesday in Seoul (UTC+09:00). When it is 03:21 here, it is 14:21 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 Seoul
- 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 Seoul to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:21 Tue | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:21 Tue | 16h behind |
| London | 19:21 Tue | 8h behind |
| Paris | 20:21 Tue | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 22:21 Tue | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:51 Tue | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 02:21 Wed | 1h behind |
| Tokyo | 03:21 Wed | same time |
| Sydney | 04:21 Wed | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Seoul
Compare Seoul 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 Seoul
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Seoul overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Seoul 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.
Seoul time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul uses KST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No - Seoul keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Seoul today?
Today the sun rises around 05:14 and sets around 19:57 in Seoul, about 14h 43m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Seoul and other cities?
When it is 03:21 in Seoul, it is 14:21 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Seoul's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Seoul
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 Seoul
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 Seoul.
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00) |
| Coordinates | 37.57, 126.98 |
| Population signal | About 9,700,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:14, sunset 19:57, 14h 43m 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: 37.57° N, 126.98° E
Population: 9,700,000
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST