Current Local Time in Sokcho

Sokcho, South Korea (GMT+9)

19:19:50

Monday, January 26, 2026

🌙Night
🌅7:36 AM
🌇5:41 PM

Sokcho follows Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.

💵₩ South Korean Won
📞+82 33
🔌Type C, F
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneKST
🌐OffsetUTC+9
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAsia/Seoul
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Sokcho follows KST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Sokcho

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Humid continental with cool summers (22-27°C) and cold winters (-5 to 3°C). Mountain-sea climate.

🏛️Top Attractions

Seoraksan National ParkSokcho BeachAbai VillageNaksansa TempleCheoksan Hot Springs

📍About Sokcho Time Zone

Sokcho is located in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in South Korea, Sokcho serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sokcho is 14 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Sokcho, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Sokcho does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.

Sokcho has a population of approximately 0.08M (0.08M in the metro area). The local currency is the South Korean Won (₩). To call Sokcho from abroad, use the country code +82 33. The primary language spoken is Korean.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sokcho time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Sokcho well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Sokcho Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+9)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: South Korea (KR)
  • Coordinates: 38.21°, 128.59°
  • Calling Code: +82 33