Time in Seoul
South Korea · Time zone Asia/Seoul
Monday, October 12, 2026 · UTC+09:00
Asia/Seoul
KR
06:35 AM
06:01 PM
January 01 — New Year's Day
Local time and time zone of Seoul
This page shows the local time in Seoul based on the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Seoul with other cities.
Seoul does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Seoul and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +13h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +8h
Suggested window: 17:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: +5h
Suggested window: 14:00–18:00
UTC+09:00
Same time
Suggested window: 09:00–18:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -2h
Suggested window: 09:00–16:00
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Seoul?
The current time in Seoul is calculated live from the Asia/Seoul time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Seoul use?
Seoul (KR) uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul.
What is the time difference between Seoul and UTC?
Seoul is currently UTC+09:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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