About Seoul time
Seoul is in the Korean Standard Time (GMT+9), which is UTC+9:00 from UTC. The country code is KR.
The IANA timezone identifier for Seoul is Asia/Seoul. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Seoul is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Seoul right now?
- It is currently 1:07 PM in Seoul (Aug 9, 2026). Seoul is in the Korean Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9:00).
- What UTC offset does Seoul use?
- Seoul uses UTC+9:00 (GMT+9). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Seoul time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Seoul and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Seoul?
- If you are visiting Seoul, your current timezone is the Korean Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Seoul?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Seoul. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.