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Korean Standard Time (KST) · UTC+9

07:26:54
Sunday 25 October 2026

About Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and the country's economic and cultural centre, home to major technology and electronics companies and a global hub for K-pop, Korean film and food. Fans, gamers, investors and business partners all keep an eye on the time in the city.

South Korea uses Korea Standard Time, UTC+9, with no daylight saving, so the offset is the same all year. It matches Japan exactly, so Seoul and Tokyo always show the same time. That puts Seoul an hour ahead of Beijing and Singapore, and its working day ends around the time Europe's is starting.

Time zoneKorean Standard Time (KST)Asia/Seoul
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Sunrise06:49
Sunset17:42
Day length10:53
Population
9,989,795
Currency
KRW Korea (South) Won
Language
Korean
Dialling code
+82
Internet domain
.kr
Continent
Asia
Capital
Seoul
Coordinates
37.5665, 126.978

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Time difference from Seoul

CityLocal timeDifference
London23:268 h behind
Paris00:267 h behind
Moscow01:266 h behind
Istanbul01:266 h behind
Dubai02:265 h behind
New Delhi03:563:30 h behind
Bangkok05:262 h behind
Tokyo07:26Same time
Sydney09:262 h ahead
New York18:2613 h behind
Los Angeles15:2616 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Seoul in?

Seoul is in the Korean Standard Time time zone (KST), which is UTC+9.

Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?

No. Seoul does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Seoul and UTC?

Seoul is currently UTC+9.

What is the dialling code for Seoul?

The international dialling code for Seoul is +82.

When is the best time to call Seoul from London?

Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.