Current Time in Gyeongju
About Gyeongju
Gyeongju is located in South Korea, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 245,365. It runs on Asia/Seoul time, currently UTC+9:00 relative to UTC. Gyeongju does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySouth Korea
- Population245,365
- Latitude35.8428°
- Longitude129.2117°
- Time zoneAsia/Seoul
- Current UTC offsetUTC+9:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Gyeongju Today
For Monday, October 12, 2026, calculated from Gyeongju's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Gyeongju
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
Gyeongju does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+9:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Gyeongju
What time zone is Gyeongju in?
Gyeongju, 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 Gyeongju observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju today?
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 5:53 PM in Gyeongju today, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Gyeongju and New York City?
New York City is 13 hours behind Gyeongju right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Gyeongju?
Gyeongju is currently UTC+9:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.