What time is it in South Korea?
Live local time in South Korea, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in South Korea
Sunday, October 25, 2026
KST (UTC+9)
In UTC: · UTC+9
- Time zone
- KST (UTC+9)
Asia/Seoul - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC+9 year-round - Sunrise
- 06:49
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:43
approx. local time - Calling code
- +82
South Korea - Currency
- KRW
South Korean won
Time zone in South Korea
It's 05:21 in South Korea in the KST (UTC+9) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Seoul.
There is no daylight saving time in South Korea: the clocks stay at UTC+9 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 06:49 and sets around 17:43 in Seoul (local time), with about 10 hours and 54 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in South Korea is +82, and the local currency is South Korean won (KRW).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in South Korea?
The time zone currently in use in South Korea is KST (UTC+9).
Does in South Korea observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in South Korea: the clocks stay at UTC+9 all year.
What is the dialing code in South Korea?
The international calling code in South Korea is +82. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 82, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.