Current local time in Hwacheon, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Hwacheon
Hwacheon, Gangwon, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 23,822.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | Gangwon |
| Coordinates: | 38°06′N / 127°42′E |
| Population: | 23,822 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Hwacheon
| 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
Hwacheon does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hwacheon today
| Sunrise: | 06:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:40 |
| Solar noon: | 12:13 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:19 – 18:07 |
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 Hwacheon
- London+8 hHwacheon is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHwacheon is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHwacheon is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hwacheon time
What time zone is Hwacheon in?
Hwacheon uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hwacheon observe daylight saving time?
Hwacheon does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hwacheon and London?
Right now Hwacheon 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 Hwacheon and New York?
Right now Hwacheon 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.