Current local time in Hongch’ŏn, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Hongch’ŏn
Hongch’ŏn, Gangwon, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 75,251.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | Gangwon |
| Coordinates: | 37°42′N / 127°53′E |
| Population: | 75,251 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Hongch’ŏn
| 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
Hongch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hongch’ŏn today
| Sunrise: | 06:45 |
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| Sunset: | 17:40 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 10h 55m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:18 – 18:06 |
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 Hongch’ŏn
- London+8 hHongch’ŏn is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHongch’ŏn is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHongch’ŏn is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hongch’ŏn time
What time zone is Hongch’ŏn in?
Hongch’ŏn uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hongch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?
Hongch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hongch’ŏn and London?
Right now Hongch’ŏn 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 Hongch’ŏn and New York?
Right now Hongch’ŏn 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.