🇰🇷 What Time Zone Is South Korea In?
11:02 PM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC+09:00IANA: Asia/Seoul
South Korea time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Seoul |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+9 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+9 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between South Korea and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 9 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead |
| London | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| New York | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | same time | same time |
"Ahead" means South Korea is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
South Korea time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does South Korea use?
South Korea uses Asia/Seoul. Its offset is UTC+9 in January and the same in July.
Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
No. South Korea does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Seoul stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?
In January South Korea is 14 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between South Korea and India?
In January South Korea is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.