Current local time in Koch'ang, South Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Koch'ang
Koch'ang, North Jeolla, South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Seoul), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 72,996.
| Country: | South Korea |
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| State / region: | North Jeolla |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′N / 126°42′E |
| Population: | 72,996 |
| Currency: | Won (KRW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +82 |
Time zone in Koch'ang
| 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
Koch'ang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Koch'ang today
| Sunrise: | 06:45 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:17 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:19 – 18:15 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Koch'ang
- London+8 hKoch'ang is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKoch'ang is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKoch'ang is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Koch'ang time
What time zone is Koch'ang in?
Koch'ang uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Koch'ang observe daylight saving time?
Koch'ang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Koch'ang and London?
Right now Koch'ang 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 Koch'ang and New York?
Right now Koch'ang 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.