Seoul time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul) |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:27 AM / 06:15 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | South Korea — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 37.57° N, 126.98° E |
New York to Seoul time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Seoul? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. 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
Differences are relative to Seoul. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change 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+10 | 1 hour ahead |
Daylight saving time
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+9 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Seoul
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:27 AM | 06:15 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:27 AM | 06:13 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:28 AM | 06:12 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:29 AM | 06:10 PM | 11 h 41 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:30 AM | 06:09 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:31 AM | 06:07 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:32 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 34 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Seoul
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 06:01 AM – 06:11 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:11 AM – 07:01 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:40 PM – 06:31 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:31 PM – 06:41 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 Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Seoul runs 05:40 PM – 06:31 PM and morning golden hour 06:11 AM – 07:01 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Seoul is at 06:27 AM and sunset at 06:15 PM, a day length of 11 h 48 min (local time).