Days in Daegu 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 Daegu
Daegu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.8703° N, 128.5911° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,993 km (2,481 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,026 km (3,744 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,012 km (8,707 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,600 km (7,208 mi) east
Daegu 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 Daegu
The point on Earth exactly opposite Daegu is near Montevideo - when it's noon in Daegu, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Daegu
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Daegu
Daegu is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Daegu 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 Daegu
In Daegu, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 35m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 43m, a difference of roughly 4h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Daegu's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Daegu at 35.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Daegu
With a population of 2,365,523, Daegu ranks as the 4th most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Daegu
Daegu International Airport (TAE / RKTN) is a major international airport serving Daegu directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:04:33.
Daylight saving time in Daegu
Daegu uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Daegu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Daegu
Business hours in Daegu (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 Daegu
Compare time in Daegu with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Daegu
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Daegu in?
Daegu 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 Daegu at UTC+9.
What time is it in Daegu right now?
The current local time in Daegu is 13:04:33 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Daegu observe daylight saving time?
No. Daegu is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Daegu?
Daegu is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Daegu?
Daegu International Airport (TAE) is the airport serving Daegu. The current local time at the airport is 13:04:33.
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