Current Time in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷 runs on Asia/Seoul.
06:12:27
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Asia/Seoul · UTC+9
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
UTC Offset
UTC+9
Country
South Korea
DST
Not observed
The current time in Seoul is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Seoul runs UTC+9 year-round, aligned with Tokyo. South Korea does not observe DST.
When is it daytime in Seoul?
In Seoul, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in Seoul. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Seoul is the only major city in our current-time index on Asia/Seoul.
Plan a meeting with Seoul
Most cross-city scheduling from Seoul runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Seoul right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Seoul time. Seoul operates on Asia/Seoul, which is currently UTC+9.
What time zone does Seoul use?
Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +9. Seoul does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays constant year-round.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No. The offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Seoul?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Seoul working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.