TimeToZone

Current Time in Gwangju, South Korea

Gwangju is on Korean Standard Time – KST (UTC+9) right now. Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time.

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  · Gwangju
Asia/Seoul

Convert Gwangju time

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Time zone of Gwangju

Time zoneKorean Standard Time
AbbreviationKST
UTC offsetUTC+9
IANA time zone idAsia/Seoul
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Gwangju and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York14 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles17 hours behind--:--
London9 hours behind--:--
Paris8 hours behind--:--
Dubai5 hours behind--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Manila1 hour behind--:--
TokyoSame time--:--
Sydney2 hours ahead--:--
Toronto14 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Gwangju

Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+9 all year, so conversions never shift.

Gwangju time FAQ

What time is it in Gwangju right now?

Gwangju is on KST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Gwangju, updated every second.

What time zone is Gwangju in?

Gwangju is in Korean Standard Time, abbreviated KST, UTC+9. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Seoul.

Does Gwangju observe daylight saving time?

No. Gwangju stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Gwangju and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind Gwangju.

Other cities in South Korea

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.