Current Time in Daegu

South Korea · Asia/Seoul · GMT+9

Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:55:05 AM

Korean Standard Time · GMT+9

Time in Daegu — Did You Know?

  • ·Uses Seoul timezone in Asia
  • ·Key Asian business hours reference point
  • ·Mid-latitude: Daegu experiences pronounced seasons with 9–15 hours daylight variation

Sun

Sunrise
05:31 AM (E)
Sunset
07:13 PM (W)
Solar Noon
12:22 PM
Daylight
13h 42m+2m vs yesterday
Civil Dawn
05:03 AM
Civil Dusk
07:41 PM
Detailed sunrise/sunset →

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
96%
Moon Age
16.7 days
Moon phases calendar →

Timezone

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
UTC Offset
GMT+9
Lat / Lng
35.87°N, 128.60°E
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Daylight Saving Time

No DST observed in South Korea

Geography

Country
South Korea
Calling Code
+82
Currency
KRW
Coordinates
35.87°N, 128.60°E

About Daegu's Time Zone

Daegu operates on the Korean Standard Time time zone (GMT+9).

With a metropolitan population of approximately 2,511,676, it is one of the most significant cities in South Korea.

South Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so Daegu maintains the GMT+9 offset year-round — a convenience for international scheduling since the offset never changes.

The IANA timezone identifier for Daegu is Asia/Seoul, used by operating systems and programming languages worldwide.

When scheduling calls, meetings, or travel involving Daegu, always verify the current UTC offset since daylight saving transitions can shift the relative time difference with other regions.

Other cities in South Korea

Cities in the Same Timezone (Asia/Seoul)

These cities share the GMT+9 UTC offset with Daegu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Daegu is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (GMT+9). The current time is shown live on this page.
Daegu is in the Korean Standard Time time zone, abbreviated as GMT+9.
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Daegu currently observes GMT+9.
South Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Daegu is in the Korean Standard Time timezone (GMT+9). To estimate the difference: subtract your UTC offset from Daegu's GMT+9. A positive result means Daegu is ahead; negative means it is behind. For live, DST-aware results use the Timezone Converter above.
Daegu is GMT+9 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its IANA timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Today in Daegu, sunrise is at 05:31 AM and sunset is at 07:13 PM. Daylight times shift throughout the year based on the city's coordinates (35.87°N, 128.60°E). Visit the dedicated Sun Times page for Daegu to see a full 30-day calendar and golden hour data.
No, Daegu (South Korea) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at GMT+9 throughout the entire year.
Daegu currently has approximately 13h 42m of daylight, from sunrise at 05:31 AM to sunset at 07:13 PM. Longer summer evenings shift when locals are most reachable for evening calls; shorter winter days make morning hours more important for live collaboration. The current offset is always shown live above.
To call Daegu, South Korea from abroad, dial ++82 before the local number.
Daegu, South Korea uses the KRW as its official currency.
Standard business hours in Daegu run approximately 09:00–18:00 Korean Standard Time (GMT+9). Use our timezone converter to find the matching time in your location.

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