Time zone in South Korea: Korea Standard Time (KST)
Right now the local time in South Korea is UTC+9. South Korea uses UTC+9 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between South Korea and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind South Korea right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in South Korea. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 19 hours behind | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call South Korea from the U.S.
To reach someone in South Korea between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM New York time, or between 3:00 PM and 5:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in South Korea (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In South Korea that is from 11:30 PM to 6:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is South Korea in?
South Korea uses Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does South Korea have daylight saving time?
No. South Korea stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between South Korea and New York?
South Korea is 14 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for South Korea?
The country calling code is +82. To call South Korea from the U.S., dial 011, then 82, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in South Korea?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to KRW converter.