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Seoul is in the Korea Standard Time (KST).
The UTC offset is UTC+9.
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About the Seoul Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time in Seoul
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul remains on Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) year-round.
About Seoul
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and a global leader in technology, K-pop culture, and consumer electronics. It operates on KST (UTC+9) year-round.
Seoul is a major hub for East Asian business, technology, and entertainment. Its UTC+9 timezone aligns with Tokyo, making joint scheduling simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Seoul in?+
Seoul is in Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Seoul the same timezone as Tokyo?+
Yes. Seoul and Tokyo both use UTC+9, though South Korea calls it KST and Japan calls it JST.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?+
No. South Korea abolished daylight saving time in 1988 and has remained on KST ever since.
How many hours ahead of London is Seoul?+
Seoul is 9 hours ahead of London in UK winter (GMT) and 8 hours ahead in UK summer (BST).
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?+
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of New York in US winter (EST) and 13 hours ahead in US summer (EDT).
What time is it in Seoul now?
The current local time in Seoul is displayed above and updates every second. Seoul is in the Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC offset UTC+9.
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul is in Korea Standard Time (KST). The UTC offset is UTC+9.