Current Time in Seoul
About Seoul
Seoul is located in South Korea, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 10,349,312. It runs on Asia/Seoul time, currently UTC+9:00 relative to UTC. Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySouth Korea
- Population10,349,312
- Latitude37.5660°
- Longitude126.9784°
- Time zoneAsia/Seoul
- Current UTC offsetUTC+9:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Seoul Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Seoul's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Seoul
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Top Places to Visit in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace, first built in 1395 as the primary royal palace of the newly founded Joseon dynasty, remains the largest and grandest of Seoul's five surviving palaces despite being destroyed and rebuilt more than once, including a major reconstruction in the 1860s after Japanese forces burned it during a 16th-century invasion. Its main throne hall, Geunjeongjeon, sits atop a two-tiered stone platform and was where kings were crowned and received foreign envoys. A changing-of-the-guard ceremony, reenacting Joseon-era royal guard rituals in full period costume, takes place at the main gate several times a day and draws large crowds. The National Folk Museum and National Palace Museum both sit within the palace grounds, offering additional context on Joseon court life for visitors who want to go beyond the architecture itself.
Take AREX from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station, transfer to Line 4, ride to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Gyeongbokgung station, which opens directly into the palace grounds.
Seoul Station sits on Line 4; take it to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Gyeongbokgung station.
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take Line 3 or Line 7 to a connecting interchange and ride Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung station.
N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower sits atop Namsan Mountain at 236.7 meters, and with the hill beneath it, offers one of the highest vantage points over central Seoul from its observation decks. Built in 1969 originally as a broadcast tower and opened to the public in 1980, it has become a well-known romantic landmark, with thousands of padlocks left by couples along the fencing near its base as a symbol of lasting love. A cable car runs up Namsan from a station near Myeongdong, making the ascent easy without a long hike, though hiking trails up the mountain are also popular, especially in autumn. The tower is particularly striking after dark, when its exterior lighting changes color and the surrounding city lights spread out below in every direction.
Take AREX from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station, transfer to Line 4, and ride to Myeongdong station, then take the Namsan cable car up to the tower.
Seoul Station sits on Line 4; ride it to Myeongdong station, then take the Namsan cable car up.
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take Line 3 to a connecting interchange, transfer to Line 4, and ride to Myeongdong station for the cable car.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a hillside neighborhood of roughly 900 traditional Korean hanok houses, wedged between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces in an area once home to aristocrats and royal family members during the Joseon dynasty. Many of the hanoks remain private residences today, alongside others converted into tea houses, galleries, guesthouses and small museums, giving the neighborhood a lived-in feel rather than a purely preserved-for-tourists one. Its narrow, sloped alleyways offer some of Seoul's most photographed views, particularly from a handful of designated scenic spots looking down over the tiled rooftops toward the palaces and modern skyline beyond. Because it's a residential area with real neighbors, Seoul's tourism authorities ask visitors to keep noise down, especially in the mornings and evenings.
Take AREX from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station, transfer to Line 4, ride to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Anguk station, at the edge of the village.
Seoul Station sits on Line 4; ride it to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Anguk station.
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take Line 3 directly to Anguk station.
Myeongdong
Myeongdong has been one of Seoul's principal shopping and entertainment districts since the mid-20th century, its pedestrianized main streets now dense with Korean skincare and cosmetics shops, fashion retailers and street food stalls selling everything from skewered tteokbokki to Korean-style corn dogs. It draws a mix of local shoppers, K-pop fans stocking up on merchandise, and visitors specifically seeking out Korean beauty products, with staff at many cosmetics shops fluent in multiple languages to serve the area's heavy international foot traffic. Myeongdong Cathedral, a Gothic-style Catholic church completed in 1898 and one of the earliest Western-style buildings in Korea, sits just uphill from the main shopping streets and offers a quieter contrast to the district's retail intensity. The area is busiest, and most fun, in the early evening once the street food carts fully open.
AREX runs from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station, which sits on Line 4; ride Line 4 directly to Myeongdong station.
Seoul Station sits on Line 4; ride it directly to Myeongdong station.
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take Line 3 to a connecting interchange, transfer to Line 4, and ride to Myeongdong station.
Insadong
Insadong has been Seoul's center for traditional Korean arts, crafts and antiques since the early 20th century, its main pedestrian street, Insadong-gil, lined with galleries, calligraphy and hanji paper shops, teahouses and stores selling celadon pottery and other traditional Korean crafts. The Ssamziegil shopping complex, built around a spiraling open-air walkway, is one of the area's more modern additions, mixing independent designers and craft shops across several levels. Traditional teahouses tucked into the side alleys offer a slower-paced break from the busier streets, many serving Korean teas made from ingredients like omija berries, citron or barley. Insadong sits within easy walking distance of both Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, making it a natural stop to combine with either on the same day.
Take AREX from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station, transfer to Line 4, ride to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Anguk station, a short walk from Insadong.
Seoul Station sits on Line 4; ride it to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Anguk station.
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take Line 3 directly to Anguk station.
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
Seoul does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+9:00 year-round.
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Time Converters from Seoul
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Seoul against 27 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Seoul
What time zone is Seoul in?
Seoul, 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 Seoul observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Seoul 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 Seoul today?
The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:03 PM in Seoul today, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Seoul and New York City?
New York City is 13 hours behind Seoul right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Seoul?
Seoul is currently UTC+9:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.