Current local time in Gwangyang, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Gwangyang
Gwangyang, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 154,266.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City |
| Coordinates: | 34°56′N / 127°42′E |
| Population: | 154,266 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Gwangyang
| 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
Gwangyang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gwangyang today
| Sunrise: | 06:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 12:13 |
| Day length: | 11h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:16 – 18:10 |
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 Gwangyang
- London+8 hGwangyang is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hGwangyang is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hGwangyang is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gwangyang time
What time zone is Gwangyang in?
Gwangyang uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Gwangyang observe daylight saving time?
Gwangyang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gwangyang and London?
Right now Gwangyang 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 Gwangyang and New York?
Right now Gwangyang 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.