Current Time in Wŏnju, South Korea 🇰🇷
The current local time in Wŏnju, South Korea is 15:26:17 (KST) on Monday, 10 August 2026. Wŏnju is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 332,849. The sun rises at about 05:39 and sets at 19:27 today (13h 48m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 19:27
- 13h 48m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Wŏnju
Wŏnju, South Korea keeps KST (UTC+09:00). Wŏnju does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:39 and sets at about 19:27 local time, giving Wŏnju 13h 48m of daylight.
Right now it is 15:26 on Monday in Wŏnju (UTC+09:00). When it is 15:26 here, it is 02:26 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 Wŏnju
- 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 Wŏnju to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 02:26 Mon | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 23:26 Sun | 16h behind |
| London | 07:26 Mon | 8h behind |
| Paris | 08:26 Mon | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 10:26 Mon | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 11:56 Mon | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 14:26 Mon | 1h behind |
| Tokyo | 15:26 Mon | same time |
| Sydney | 16:26 Mon | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Wŏnju
Compare Wŏnju 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 Wŏnju
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Wŏnju overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Wŏnju 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.
Wŏnju time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wŏnju in?
Wŏnju uses KST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Wŏnju observe daylight saving time?
No - Wŏnju keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Wŏnju today?
Today the sun rises around 05:39 and sets around 19:27 in Wŏnju, about 13h 48m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Wŏnju and other cities?
When it is 15:26 in Wŏnju, it is 02:26 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Wŏnju's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Wŏnju
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 Wŏnju
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 Wŏnju.
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00) |
| Coordinates | 37.35, 127.95 |
| Population signal | About 332,849 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:39, sunset 19:27, 13h 48m 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: 37.35° N, 127.95° E
Population: 332,849
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST