Days in Masan 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 Masan
Masan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.1273° N, 126.8315° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,910 km (2,430 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,108 km (3,795 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,929 km (8,655 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,547 km (7,175 mi) east
Masan 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 Masan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Masan is near Montevideo - when it's noon in Masan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Masan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Masan
Masan is currently in Autumn.
Because Masan 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 Masan
In Masan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 47m, a difference of roughly 4h 44m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Masan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Masan at 35.13° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Masan
With a population of 434,371, Masan ranks as the 23rd most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Masan
Gwangju Airport (KWJ / RKJJ) is a regional airport serving Masan directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:41:56.
Daylight saving time in Masan
Masan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Masan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Masan
Business hours in Masan (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: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Masan
Compare time in Masan with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Masan
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Masan in?
Masan 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 Masan at UTC+9.
What time is it in Masan right now?
The current local time in Masan is 06:41:56 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Masan observe daylight saving time?
No. Masan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Masan?
Masan is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Masan?
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is the airport serving Masan. The current local time at the airport is 06:41:56.
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