Current Time in Seoul
Seoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) year-round, the same offset as Japan Standard Time.
Seoul
11:11:23 PM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Abbreviation
GMT+9
UTC Offset
GMT+9
DST Active
No
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:11:23 AM | GMT-4 | -13h |
| Chicago | 09:11:23 AM | GMT-5 | -14h |
| Denver | 08:11:23 AM | GMT-6 | -15h |
| Los Angeles | 07:11:23 AM | GMT-7 | -16h |
| London | 03:11:23 PM | GMT+1 | -8h |
| Berlin | 04:11:23 PM | GMT+2 | -7h |
| Dubai | 06:11:23 PM | GMT+4 | -5h |
| Mumbai | 07:41:23 PM | GMT+5:30 | -3h 30m |
| Singapore | 10:11:23 PM | GMT+8 | -1h |
| Tokyo | 11:11:23 PM | GMT+9 | +0h |
| Sydney | 12:11:23 AM | GMT+10 | +1h |
| Auckland | 02:11:23 AM | GMT+12 | +3h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with Korean tech companies
Track KOSPI trading hours
Schedule K-pop and gaming events
Plan travel to South Korea
Tips
KST is the same as JST (UTC+9)
South Korea does not observe DST
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of New York (EST)
Korean business culture values punctuality
FAQ
What timezone is Seoul in?
Seoul uses KST (Korea Standard Time, UTC+9) year-round. South Korea does not observe DST.
Is Seoul in the same timezone as Tokyo?
Yes. Both use UTC+9 and neither observes DST.
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of New York during EST.
Does South Korea observe DST?
No. South Korea has not observed DST since 1988.