Days in Cheongju-si are currently getting shorter, about 16 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Cheongju-si
Cheongju-si is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.6372° N, 127.4897° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,078 km (2,534 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,940 km (3,691 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,097 km (8,759 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,388 km (7,076 mi) east
Cheongju-si lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Cheongju-si
The point on Earth exactly opposite Cheongju-si is near Montevideo - when it's noon in Cheongju-si, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Cheongju-si
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Cheongju-si
Cheongju-si is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Cheongju-si is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Cheongju-si
In Cheongju-si, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 39m, a difference of roughly 5h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Cheongju-si's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Cheongju-si at 36.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Cheongju-si
With a population of 853,938, Cheongju-si ranks as the 12th most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cheongju-si
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ / RKTU) is a major international airport serving Cheongju-si directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:47:30.
Daylight saving time in Cheongju-si
Cheongju-si uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Cheongju-si does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Cheongju-si
Business hours in Cheongju-si (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 PM (previous day) - 4:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 PM (previous day) - 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Cheongju-si
Compare time in Cheongju-si with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Cheongju-si
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cheongju-si in?
Cheongju-si follows the Asia/Seoul time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cheongju-si at UTC+9.
What time is it in Cheongju-si right now?
The current local time in Cheongju-si is 13:47:30 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cheongju-si observe daylight saving time?
No. Cheongju-si is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cheongju-si?
Cheongju-si is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cheongju-si?
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) is the airport serving Cheongju-si. The current local time at the airport is 13:47:30.
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