Daegu
What time is it in South Korea
About Daegu
Daegu runs on Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) with no daylight saving. New York noon equals 1 AM here in summer, 2 AM in winter. Daegu shares Seoul's exact clock — the KTX bullet train links the two in under 40 minutes. Offices open at 09:00 and close around 18:00; most lunch breaks run 12:00–13:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Daegu right now?+
Daegu follows Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9. You can always check the exact current local time at the top of this page — it updates in real time.
What time zone is Daegu in?+
Daegu is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, officially known as Korea Standard Time (KST). The UTC offset is +9 hours, and South Korea does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same year-round.
Does Daegu observe daylight saving time?+
No. South Korea abolished daylight saving time in 1988, so Daegu stays on UTC+9 throughout the entire year. There are no clock changes in spring or autumn.
What is the time difference between Daegu and London?+
Daegu is 9 hours ahead of London during UTC (winter). When the UK observes British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the gap narrows to 8 hours. Since Daegu does not change its clocks, the exact difference depends on the UK's current daylight saving status.
What is the time difference between Daegu and New York?+
Daegu is typically 13 hours ahead of New York (ET). When New York is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) the difference is 13 hours; when on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) it becomes 14 hours.
What is the time difference between Daegu and Tokyo?+
There is no time difference between Daegu and Tokyo. Both cities operate on UTC+9 — Daegu on Korea Standard Time and Tokyo on Japan Standard Time — so they always show the same local time.
Is Daegu in the same time zone as Seoul?+
Yes. Daegu and Seoul share the same time zone — Asia/Seoul (KST, UTC+9). All cities in South Korea use a single nationwide time zone, so there is never a time difference between them.