South Korea — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for South Korea. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Asia/Seoul
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+9
Capital
Seoul
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+82
Currency
KRW
Region
Asia
Country Code
KR
Current Time in South Korea
The primary timezone is Asia/Seoul (currently UTC+9). South Korea has 9 major cities tracked below.
View South Korea World Clock →Public Holidays in South Korea — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in South Korea for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
South Korea Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in South Korea
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in South Korea.
South Korea Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in South Korea
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+9 remains constant year-round.
South Korea DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea uses the Asia/Seoul timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+9.
Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
No, South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+9 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in South Korea?
South Korea has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the South Korea holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul. The country's calling code is +82 and its currency is KRW.
What is the current time in South Korea?
The current UTC offset in South Korea is UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul). Visit the world clock page for South Korea to see live times for cities in the country.