South Korea facts
| Capital | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Eastern Asia |
| Area | 100,210 km² · 38,691 sq mi · 24,762,392 acres |
| Language | Korean |
| Demonym | South Korean |
| Currency | South Korean Won (KRW) |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul · UTC+9 · 4:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +82 |
| Internet domain | .kr |
| Electricity | 230V, 60Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 37.566, 126.9784 |
Time difference
Seoul is on UTC+9 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 4:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- South Korea is about 1.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- South Korea is about 41.3% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Seoul to Washington, D.C.: about 11,165 km (6,938 mi) as the crow flies.
- Seoul to London: about 8,857 km (5,504 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
South Korea shares land borders with 1 country: North Korea.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
How big is South Korea?
South Korea covers about 100,210 km² (38,691 sq mi), ranking 107 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 41.3% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is South Korea in?
Seoul uses UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) today. When it is noon in Seoul, it is 11:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 4:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does South Korea use?
South Korea uses the South Korean Won (KRW).
What is the country code for South Korea?
The international calling code is +82. From the United States dial 011 82 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 82.
What language is spoken in South Korea?
Official or national language: Korean.