Days in Pohang 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 Pohang
Pohang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0292° N, 129.3648° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,011 km (2,492 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,008 km (3,733 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,030 km (8,718 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,646 km (7,236 mi) east
Pohang 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 Pohang
The point on Earth exactly opposite Pohang is near Pelotas - when it's noon in Pohang, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Pohang
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Pohang
Pohang is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Pohang 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 Pohang
In Pohang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 42m, a difference of roughly 4h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Pohang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Pohang at 36.03° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Pohang
With a population of 492,041, Pohang ranks as the 20th most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Pohang
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO / RKTH) is a regional airport serving Pohang directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:02:28.
Daylight saving time in Pohang
Pohang uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Pohang does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Pohang
Business hours in Pohang (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 Pohang
Compare time in Pohang with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Pohang
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pohang in?
Pohang 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 Pohang at UTC+9.
What time is it in Pohang right now?
The current local time in Pohang is 13:02:28 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pohang observe daylight saving time?
No. Pohang is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Pohang?
Pohang is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pohang?
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO) is the airport serving Pohang. The current local time at the airport is 13:02:28.
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