Current time in South Korea
South Korea is on UTC+9 all year.
IANA zone Asia/Seoul. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from South Korea
| Place | South Korea is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 h ahead 14 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 14 h ahead 15 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | 16 h ahead 17 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | 8 h ahead 9 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 7 h ahead 8 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 3 h 30 min ahead all year | |
| Tokyo | same time all year | |
| Sydney | 2 h behind 1 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 9 h ahead all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in South Korea
Quick facts
IANA zone: Asia/Seoul
Standard: UTC+9
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Chita, Dili, Jayapura, Khandyga, Pyongyang, Tokyo, Yakutsk, Palau.
Daylight saving in South Korea
UTC+9 all year.
South Korea (Seoul) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC+9 all year.
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert South Korea time
Questions
What time zone is South Korea in?
South Korea uses the IANA zone Asia/Seoul: UTC+9 all year.
Does South Korea use daylight saving time?
No. South Korea keeps the same clock time all year.
How many hours ahead of New York is South Korea?
South Korea is usually 13 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (14 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between South Korea and London?
South Korea is usually 8 h ahead of London (9 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does South Korea have more than one time zone?
No. All of South Korea uses Asia/Seoul.