Current Local Time in Gwangju
Gwangju, South Korea (GMT+9)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Gwangju follows Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/SeoulData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (25-31°C) and cold dry winters (-2 to 5°C).
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📍About Gwangju Time Zone
Gwangju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9). Gwangju does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round.
Gwangju Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Gwangju Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+9)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: South Korea
- Coordinates: 35.16, 126.85
- Calling Code: +82 62
🌐Time Difference from Gwangju
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️New York | 3:00 PM | -13h | |
| 🌆London | 8:00 PM | -8h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 4:00 AM | Same | |
| 🌙Paris | 9:00 PM | -7h | |
| 🌙Dubai | 11:00 PM | -5h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 3:00 AM | -1h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 3:00 AM | -1h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 3:00 AM | -1h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Gwangju is in the KST time zone (UTC+9). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Gwangju is located in South Korea.
Gwangju is in the KST time zone, which is UTC+9. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Seoul.
No, Gwangju does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+9 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Gwangju is 8 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 8:00 PM in Gwangju. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Gwangju is 13 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Gwangju. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Gwangju is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (KST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Gwangju and your location.
Standard business hours in Gwangju are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM KST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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