Asia · Asia/Seoul
South Korea
July 11, 2026
Current time in South Korea
Quick facts
- Capital
- Seoul
- Population
- 51,635,256
- Currency
- Won (KRW)
- Phone code
- +82
- Daylight saving
- No
Cities in South Korea
Neighbouring countries
North KoreaAbout South Korea
South Korea keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC+9, the time kept in Seoul. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.
South Korea has its capital at Seoul, is home to about 52 million people and covers about 98,000 km². It shares a border with North Korea. People here mostly speak Korean and English. Prices are in won (KRW).
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in South Korea right now?
- The clock on this page shows the live time in South Korea (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+9.
- How many time zones does South Korea have?
- South Korea uses a single time zone, Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).
- Does South Korea observe daylight saving time?
- No — South Korea keeps the same UTC offset all year.