Seoul time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul) |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:44 AM / 05:48 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | South Korea — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 37.57° N, 126.98° E |
New York to Seoul time converter
New York hour by hour in Seoul time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Seoul |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 13:00 |
| 01:00 | 14:00 |
| 02:00 | 15:00 |
| 03:00 | 16:00 |
| 04:00 | 17:00 |
| 05:00 | 18:00 |
| 06:00 | 19:00 |
| 07:00 | 20:00 |
| 08:00 | 21:00 |
| 09:00 | 22:00 |
| 10:00 | 23:00 |
| 11:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
Seoul time compared with world cities
Relative to Seoul; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 6 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 8 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 13 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 16 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 5 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 6 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | the same time |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 2 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+9 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Seoul
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:44 AM | 05:48 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:45 AM | 05:47 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:46 AM | 05:46 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:47 AM | 05:44 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:48 AM | 05:43 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:49 AM | 05:42 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:50 AM | 05:41 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Seoul
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:18 AM – 06:28 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:28 AM – 07:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:12 PM – 06:05 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:05 PM – 06:15 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York?
Seoul is currently 13 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul is in Korean Standard Time (UTC+9). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Seoul.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+9 all year.
When is golden hour in Seoul?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Seoul runs 05:12 PM – 06:05 PM and morning golden hour 06:28 AM – 07:20 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Seoul is at 06:44 AM and sunset at 05:48 PM, a day length of 11 h 4 min (local time).