Current Local Time in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Seoul 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
🏢Business Hours in Seoul
💡Convenience stores 24/7
☀️Climate
Humid continental with hot humid summers (25-32°C) and cold winters (-5 to 3°C). Monsoon season July-August.
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📍About Seoul Time Zone
Seoul is located in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in South Korea, Seoul serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Seoul is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Seoul, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 10 PM. Many restaurants 24/7. Cafés are social hubs. Nightlife runs very late. local time. Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Seoul has a population of approximately 9.8M (25.6M in the metro area). The local currency is the South Korean Won (₩). To call Seoul from abroad, use the country code +82 2. The primary language spoken is Korean.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Seoul time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Seoul well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Seoul Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: South Korea (KR)
- • Coordinates: 37.57°, 126.98°
- • Calling Code: +82 2