Days in Suwon 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 Suwon
Suwon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.2911° N, 127.0089° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,151 km (2,579 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,868 km (3,646 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,170 km (8,805 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,248 km (6,989 mi) east
Suwon 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 Suwon
The point on Earth exactly opposite Suwon is near Montevideo - when it's noon in Suwon, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Suwon
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Suwon
Suwon is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Suwon 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 Suwon
In Suwon, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 44m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 35m, a difference of roughly 5h 9m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Suwon's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Suwon at 37.29° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Suwon
With a population of 1,191,063, Suwon ranks as the 7th most populous city in South Korea, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Suwon
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP / RKSS) is a major international airport located about 35 km (22 mi) from Suwon.
Current local time at the airport is 13:22:21.
Daylight saving time in Suwon
Suwon uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Seoul. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Suwon does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Suwon
Business hours in Suwon (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 Suwon
Compare time in Suwon with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in South Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Suwon
Official national holiday observed in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Suwon in?
Suwon 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 Suwon at UTC+9.
What time is it in Suwon right now?
The current local time in Suwon is 13:22:21 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Suwon observe daylight saving time?
No. Suwon is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Suwon?
Suwon is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Suwon?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is the nearest airport to Suwon, located about 35 km away. The current local time at the airport is 13:22:21.
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