Current Time in Seoul
The live local time in Seoul, South Korea — Seoul (Asia/Seoul). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Seoul
Seoul follows the Asia/Seoul time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Seoul does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Seoul with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Seoul quick facts
- Country
- South Korea
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC offset
- UTC+9 all year
- Calling code
- +82
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 25.5 million
- Coordinates
- 37.57°N, 126.98°E
Best time to call Seoul
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM–6:00 AM in Seoul. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 5:00 PM–1:00 AM in Seoul. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
Cities near Seoul
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seoul in?+
Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Asia/Seoul), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever South Korea observes it.
When do the clocks change in Seoul?+
Seoul does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Seoul from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM–6:00 AM in Seoul. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.