Current local time in Cheongju, South Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Cheongju. Cheongju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Chungcheongbuk-do |
| Population | about 719,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.64° N, 127.50° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cheongju doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 6:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cheongju at about 12:38 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cheongju sits at 127.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Cheongju time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cheongju |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour behind | |
| Tokyo | same time | |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cheongju |
|---|---|---|
| Daejeon | 35 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Suwon | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Wonju | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Iksan | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Songnam | 94 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Jeonju | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Ansan | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Gunsan | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Korea
- Seoul
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Changwon
- Suwon
- Ulsan
- Songnam
- Goyang
- Puch'on
- Ansan
- Jeonju
- Pohang
- Jeju
- Yeosu
- Mokpo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cheongju in?
Cheongju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Cheongju have daylight saving time?
Cheongju doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Cheongju when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cheongju's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).