Geographic position of Seoul
Seoul is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.5660° N, 126.9784° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,182 km (2,599 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,837 km (3,627 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,201 km (8,824 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,204 km (6,962 mi) east
Seoul lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Seoul
With a population of 10,349,312, Seoul ranks as the 1st most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Seoul
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP / RKSS) is a major international airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from Seoul.
Current local time at the airport is 02:15:58.
Daylight saving time in Seoul
Seoul uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Seoul does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Seoul
Business hours in Seoul (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 Seoul
Compare time in Seoul with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul 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 Seoul at UTC+9.
What time is it in Seoul right now?
The current local time in Seoul is 02:15:58 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Seoul observe daylight saving time?
No. Seoul is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Seoul?
Seoul is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Seoul?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is the nearest airport to Seoul, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 02:15:58.
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