Current Time in South Korea 🇰🇷
Time Now in Major Cities in South Korea
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for South Korea
- Asia/Seoul Tue 08:40:37
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Seoul | Tue 08:40:37 |
Information about South Korea
| Population | 51,684,564 |
| Area | 98,480 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 410 |
| Continent Code | AS |
| Top Level Domain | .kr |
| Currency | (KRW) |
| Phone Prefix | +82 |
| Country Code | +82 |
Time in South Korea — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in South Korea.
How many time zones does South Korea have?
South Korea currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of South Korea?
Seoul is the capital of South Korea. The capital uses the Asia/Seoul time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of South Korea may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in South Korea are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across South Korea. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for South Korea?
South Korea's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.