Current Time in Seoul
The current local time in Seoul, South Korea, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Seoul’s official time zone (Asia/Seoul) — never hardcoded. Seoul keeps UTC+9 year-round.
Seoul vs other Asia-Pacific cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Seoul.
| City | Current time | vs Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Japan | --:--:-- | |
| Singapore Singapore | --:--:-- | |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | --:--:-- | |
| Shanghai China | --:--:-- | |
| Taipei Taiwan | --:--:-- | |
| Bangkok Thailand | --:--:-- | |
| Jakarta Indonesia | --:--:-- | |
| Manila Philippines | --:--:-- | |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | --:--:-- | |
| Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam | --:--:-- |
How to read the time in Seoul
- 01 The large clock shows Seoul’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Seoul relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Seoul time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul, South Korea uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (IANA identifier). Seoul stays on UTC+9 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No. Seoul keeps the same offset (UTC+9) throughout the year and does not adjust its clocks seasonally, so its local time relative to UTC never changes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Tokyo?
The gap between Seoul and Tokyo depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Tokyo and other cities are ahead of or behind Seoul right now.
Is this Seoul clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Seoul's official IANA time zone (Asia/Seoul) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.