Days in Kimhae 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 Kimhae
Kimhae is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.2342° N, 128.8811° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,922 km (2,437 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,097 km (3,788 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,941 km (8,663 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,719 km (7,282 mi) east
Kimhae 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 Kimhae
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kimhae is near Pelotas - when it's noon in Kimhae, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kimhae
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kimhae
Kimhae is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Kimhae 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 Kimhae
In Kimhae, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 32m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 47m, a difference of roughly 4h 45m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kimhae's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kimhae at 35.23° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kimhae
With a population of 531,966, Kimhae ranks as the 19th most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kimhae
Gimhae International Airport (PUS / RKPK) is a major international airport serving Kimhae directly.
Current local time at the airport is 15:29:32.
Daylight saving time in Kimhae
Kimhae uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Kimhae does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Kimhae
Business hours in Kimhae (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 Kimhae
Compare time in Kimhae with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Kimhae
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kimhae in?
Kimhae 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 Kimhae at UTC+9.
What time is it in Kimhae right now?
The current local time in Kimhae is 15:29:32 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kimhae observe daylight saving time?
No. Kimhae is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kimhae?
Kimhae is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kimhae?
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is the airport serving Kimhae. The current local time at the airport is 15:29:32.
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