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Current Local Time in Seoul, South Korea

Exact local time in Seoul (Asia/Seoul). Real-time Korea Standard Time (KST UTC+9) clock, KRX exchange hours, and 24-hour international time lookup grid.

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📍 Seoul Timezone, Daylight & Astronomical Profile

Official geographic coordinates, UTC offset, DST rules, and financial market session hours

Country & RegionSouth Korea (ISO: KR)Official CurrencyKRW (₩)
International Calling Code+82 (02)Metro Population9.50 Million (Metro: 26.0M)
Geographic Coordinates37.5665° N, 126.9780° EIANA Timezone IDAsia/Seoul
Standard UTC / GMT OffsetUTC+9 (KST - Korea Standard Time)Solar & Twilight CycleSunrise ~05:45, Sunset ~19:25, Solar Noon ~12:35, Day Length ~13h 40m
Major Financial ExchangeKorea Exchange (KRX)Regular Trading Hours09:00 – 15:30 KST (00:00 – 06:30 UTC), Monday through Friday
â˜€ī¸ Daylight Saving Time (DST) & Transition Rules:

No Daylight Saving Time observed. Constant UTC+9 all year.

🕒 24-Hour Time Conversion Table: Seoul vs Global Hubs

Side-by-side hourly reference mapping Seoul local time to UTC, London, New York, Tokyo, and Mumbai

Seoul (24H)Seoul (12H)UTC TimeLondon (BST)New York (EDT)Tokyo (JST)Mumbai (IST)Activity Window
00:0012:00 AM15:00 UTC16:0011:0000:0020:30 Night
01:0001:00 AM16:00 UTC17:0012:0001:0021:30 Night
02:0002:00 AM17:00 UTC18:0013:0002:0022:30 Night
03:0003:00 AM18:00 UTC19:0014:0003:0023:30 Night
04:0004:00 AM19:00 UTC20:0015:0004:0000:30 Night
05:0005:00 AM20:00 UTC21:0016:0005:0001:30 Night
06:0006:00 AM21:00 UTC22:0017:0006:0002:30 Early Morning
07:0007:00 AM22:00 UTC23:0018:0007:0003:30 Early Morning
08:0008:00 AM23:00 UTC00:0019:0008:0004:30 Early Morning
09:0009:00 AM00:00 UTC01:0020:0009:0005:30 Business Hours (Working)
10:0010:00 AM01:00 UTC02:0021:0010:0006:30 Business Hours (Working)
11:0011:00 AM02:00 UTC03:0022:0011:0007:30 Business Hours (Working)
12:0012:00 PM03:00 UTC04:0023:0012:0008:30 Business Hours (Working)
13:0001:00 PM04:00 UTC05:0000:0013:0009:30 Business Hours (Working)
14:0002:00 PM05:00 UTC06:0001:0014:0010:30 Business Hours (Working)
15:0003:00 PM06:00 UTC07:0002:0015:0011:30 Business Hours (Working)
16:0004:00 PM07:00 UTC08:0003:0016:0012:30 Business Hours (Working)
17:0005:00 PM08:00 UTC09:0004:0017:0013:30 Business Hours (Working)
18:0006:00 PM09:00 UTC10:0005:0018:0014:30 Evening (Personal)
19:0007:00 PM10:00 UTC11:0006:0019:0015:30 Evening (Personal)
20:0008:00 PM11:00 UTC12:0007:0020:0016:30 Evening (Personal)
21:0009:00 PM12:00 UTC13:0008:0021:0017:30 Evening (Personal)
22:0010:00 PM13:00 UTC14:0009:0022:0018:30 Evening (Personal)
23:0011:00 PM14:00 UTC15:0010:0023:0019:30 Night

🌐 Interactive Timezone Converter Studio

Convert time offsets, schedule international meetings, and compare 24-hour schedules on a visual timeline.

Overview & Capabilities

Seoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) without daylight saving shifts. As a global technology and manufacturing hub (Samsung, Hyundai, LG), Seoul standard time coordinates high-tech supply chains and semiconductor production across East Asia.

Tutorial

How to Use

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Track Korean Financial Hours: Follow KRX trading from 09:00 to 15:30 KST.
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Coordinate across East Asia: Seoul shares identical clock time with Tokyo (JST).
Capabilities

Key Features

KST Precision Atomic Clock: Constant UTC+9 year-round precision.
Pre-Rendered 24-Hour Seoul Matrix: Converts Korean hours to London, NYC, Singapore, and Sydney.
Applications

Common Use Cases

Semiconductor & Tech Manufacturing: Coordinate component deliveries with Samsung and SK Hynix.
K-Pop & Global Entertainment Broadcasting: Schedule worldwide live streaming and concert broadcasts.
Guidance

Tips & Best Practices

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No DST in South Korea: Seoul does not change clocks, maintaining a steady 13-14 hour lead over New York.
Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does South Korea observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. South Korea maintains a constant UTC+9 offset throughout the entire year.