Current local time in Gangneung, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Gangneung
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 180,611.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | Gangwon |
| Coordinates: | 37°45′N / 128°52′E |
| Population: | 180,611 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Gangneung
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Seoul |
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| Time zone name: | Korean Standard Time (KST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Gangneung does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gangneung today
| Sunrise: | 06:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:36 |
| Solar noon: | 12:08 |
| Day length: | 10h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:14 – 18:02 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gangneung
- London+8 hGangneung is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hGangneung is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hGangneung is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gangneung time
What time zone is Gangneung in?
Gangneung uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Gangneung observe daylight saving time?
Gangneung does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gangneung and London?
Right now Gangneung is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gangneung and New York?
Right now Gangneung is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.