Current Time in Gwangyang
About Gwangyang
Gwangyang is located in South Korea, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 154,266. It runs on Asia/Seoul time, currently UTC+9:00 relative to UTC. Gwangyang does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySouth Korea
- Population154,266
- Latitude34.9414°
- Longitude127.6957°
- Time zoneAsia/Seoul
- Current UTC offsetUTC+9:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Gwangyang Today
For Monday, October 12, 2026, calculated from Gwangyang's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Gwangyang
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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South Korea National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Tue, Feb 17 |
| Independence Movement Day | Mon, Mar 2 |
| Workers' Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Children's Day | Tue, May 5 |
| Buddha's Birthday | Mon, May 25 |
| Memorial Day | Sat, Jun 6 |
| Constitution Day | Fri, Jul 17 |
| Liberation Day | Mon, Aug 17 |
| Chuseok | Fri, Sep 25 |
| National Foundation Day | Mon, Oct 5 |
| Hangul Day | Fri, Oct 9 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Independence Movement Day | Mon, Mar 1 |
| Workers' Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Children's Day | Wed, May 5 |
| Buddha's Birthday | Thu, May 13 |
| Memorial Day | Sun, Jun 6 |
| Constitution Day | Sat, Jul 17 |
| Liberation Day | Mon, Aug 16 |
| Chuseok | Wed, Sep 15 |
| National Foundation Day | Mon, Oct 4 |
| Hangul Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Independence Movement Day | Wed, Mar 1 |
| Workers' Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Buddha's Birthday | Tue, May 2 |
| Children's Day | Fri, May 5 |
| Memorial Day | Tue, Jun 6 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Jul 17 |
| Liberation Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| Chuseok | Tue, Oct 3 |
| National Foundation Day | Tue, Oct 3 |
| Hangul Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Tue, Feb 13 |
| Independence Movement Day | Thu, Mar 1 |
| Workers' Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Children's Day | Mon, May 7 |
| Buddha's Birthday | Mon, May 21 |
| Memorial Day | Wed, Jun 6 |
| Constitution Day | Tue, Jul 17 |
| Liberation Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| Chuseok | Sat, Sep 22 |
| National Foundation Day | Wed, Oct 3 |
| Hangul Day | Tue, Oct 9 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Sun, Feb 3 |
| Independence Movement Day | Fri, Mar 1 |
| Workers' Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Children's Day | Mon, May 6 |
| Buddha's Birthday | Thu, May 9 |
| Memorial Day | Thu, Jun 6 |
| Constitution Day | Wed, Jul 17 |
| Liberation Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| Chuseok | Thu, Sep 12 |
| National Foundation Day | Thu, Oct 3 |
| Hangul Day | Wed, Oct 9 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Gwangyang does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+9:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Gwangyang
What time zone is Gwangyang in?
Gwangyang, South Korea uses the Asia/Seoul time zone. It is currently on KST (UTC+9:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Gwangyang observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Gwangyang does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+9:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gwangyang today?
The sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 6:00 PM in Gwangyang today, giving 11h 29m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Gwangyang and New York City?
New York City is 13 hours behind Gwangyang right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Gwangyang?
Gwangyang is currently UTC+9:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.