Current Time in Seoul (2026)

Seoul is in the Korea Standard Time (KST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Korean Standard Time

Asia/Seoul · GMT+9

UTC offset

UTC+9

Daylight saving now

Seoul does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Seoul

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Seoul right now?

The current time in Seoul is 12:35 PM on Friday, Jul 3. Seoul uses Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul, GMT+9).

What timezone is Seoul in?

Seoul is in the Korean Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Seoul, abbreviation: GMT+9).

What is Seoul's UTC offset?

Seoul is currently UTC+9 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Seoul observe daylight saving?

No — Seoul does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.