Time zone
Asia/Seoul
Abbreviation: KST
TIME IN SOUTH KOREA
Current time in South Korea
It is 8:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in South Korea. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+09:00, and does not change its clocks.
KST · UTC+09:00No daylight savingCalling code +821 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Seoul
20:16:50
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Late eveningUTC+09:00
84% of the day in South Korea has passed
A little closer to South KoreaSouth Korea time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+09:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+82
International dialling code for South Korea.Capital
Seoul
Region: AsiaCities listed
4
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across South Korea
All of these cities share the same local time.
South Korea time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind South Korea is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:16:50 | South Korea is 8 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:16:50 | South Korea is 13 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:16:50 | South Korea is 16 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:16:50 | South Korea is 5 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:46:50 | South Korea is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 19:16:50 | South Korea is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:16:50 | South Korea is same time |
| Time in Sydney | 22:16:50 | South Korea is 2 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:16:50 | South Korea is 9 hours ahead |
Best time to call South Korea
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in South Korea today look like this elsewhere.
London01:00 – 09:00Thu 15 Oct
New York20:00 – 04:00Wed 14 Oct
Dubai04:00 – 12:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney11:00 – 19:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in South Korea
What time is it in South Korea now?
The current time in South Korea is 8:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+09:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does South Korea have?
South Korea uses one time zone, Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
No. South Korea does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between South Korea and London?
South Korea is 8 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?
South Korea is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for South Korea?
The international calling code for South Korea is +82. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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