Days in Jeju City are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Jeju City
Jeju City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.5097° N, 126.5219° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,730 km (2,318 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,288 km (3,907 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,749 km (8,543 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,743 km (7,297 mi) east
Jeju City lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Jeju City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Jeju City is near Pelotas - when it's noon in Jeju City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Jeju City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Jeju City
Jeju City is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Jeju City 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 Jeju City
In Jeju City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 55m, a difference of roughly 4h 27m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Jeju City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Jeju City at 33.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Jeju City
With a population of 488,844, Jeju City ranks as the 21st most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Jeju City
Jeju International Airport (CJU / RKPC) is a major international airport serving Jeju City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:51:56.
Daylight saving time in Jeju City
Jeju City uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Jeju City does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Jeju City
Business hours in Jeju City (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 Jeju City
Compare time in Jeju City with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Jeju City
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jeju City in?
Jeju City 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 Jeju City at UTC+9.
What time is it in Jeju City right now?
The current local time in Jeju City is 12:51:56 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jeju City observe daylight saving time?
No. Jeju City is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Jeju City?
Jeju City is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jeju City?
Jeju International Airport (CJU) is the airport serving Jeju City. The current local time at the airport is 12:51:56.
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