South Korea ยท Asia/Seoul
Seoul, South Korea is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Seoul's time against major cities around the world, and check South Korea's public holidays.
Seoul vs the World
Current time difference between Seoul, South Korea and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:13 AM | UTCโ4 | 13h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:13 PM | UTC+1 | 8h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:13 PM | UTC+4 | 5h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:43 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:13 PM | UTC+8 | 1h ahead of |
| TokyoJapan | 10:13 PM | UTC+9 | Same time |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:13 PM | UTC+10 | 1h behind |
Business Hours in Seoul (9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM in Seoul, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Seoul | 5:00 PM in Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| London | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Dubai | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 5:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Singapore | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Popular Places in Seoul
The grandest of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces โ watch the Royal Guard changing ceremony in traditional costume.
Picturesque neighborhood with 600-year-old traditional Korean houses, now cultural centers and tea houses.
Seoul's premier shopping district with K-beauty flagship stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
236m tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic city views โ especially romantic at night with love locks.
Youthful district near Hongik University with indie music, street performances, themed cafรฉs, and nightlife.
Traditional cultural street with art galleries, antique shops, traditional tea houses, and calligraphy supplies.
Upscale district made famous by PSY โ luxury boutiques, K-beauty clinics, and trendy restaurants.
Half-day tour to the Korean Demilitarized Zone โ peer into North Korea at the Joint Security Area.
๐บ๏ธ Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- โข Gyeongbokgung Palace
- โข Bukchon Hanok Village
- โข Insadong
- โข Myeongdong
- โข N Seoul Tower
- โข Hongdae
- โข Gangnam
- โข DMZ Tour
Public Holidays in South Korea
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | ์ ์ | public |
| Feb 10 | Seollal | ์ค๋ | public |
| Mar 1 | Independence Movement Day | ์ผ์ผ์ | public |
| May 5 | Children's Day | ์ด๋ฆฐ์ด๋ | public |
| May 15 | Buddha's Birthday | ๋ถ์ฒ๋ ์ค์ ๋ | public |
| Jun 6 | Memorial Day | ํ์ถฉ์ผ | public |
| Aug 15 | Liberation Day | ๊ด๋ณต์ | public |
| Sep 17 | Chuseok | ์ถ์ | public |
| Oct 3 | National Foundation Day | ๊ฐ์ฒ์ | public |
| Oct 9 | Hangul Day | ํ๊ธ๋ | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | ํฌ๋ฆฌ์ค๋ง์ค | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul, South Korea is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Seoul right now?
The current local time in Seoul is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Seoul's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No โ Seoul does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Seoul's UTC / GMT offset?
Seoul is in Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What is the time difference between Seoul and India?
Seoul (UTC+09:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?
Seoul (UTC+09:00) is 13 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Seoul's airport code?
Seoul's main airport is ICN โ the IATA code many people use when searching for Seoul time.