What time is it in Seoul?
Local time in Seoul, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+9 · GMT+9 · South Korea
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul (GMT+9) |
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM |
| Sunset | 05:32 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:16 PM |
| Day length | 10 h 33 min |
Daylight saving time
Seoul does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC+9 all year.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −14 h | |
| Los Angeles | −17 h | |
| Chicago | −15 h | |
| Houston | −15 h | |
| Phoenix | −16 h | |
| Philadelphia | −14 h | |
| San Antonio | −15 h | |
| San Diego | −17 h |
Frequently asked questions
Seoul is on GMT+9, that is UTC+9. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 09:00 PM in Seoul — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Seoul is on UTC+9. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:59 AM and sets at 05:32 PM in Seoul, a day of 10 h 33 min.
Seoul does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC+9 all year.
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