Current local time in Gangneung, South Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Gangneung. Gangneung is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Gangwon-do |
| Population | about 174,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.76° N, 128.90° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gangneung 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:02 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gangneung at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gangneung sits at 128.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Gangneung time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gangneung |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gangneung |
|---|---|---|
| Wonju | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Chuncheon | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Andong | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Songnam | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Seoul | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Cheongju | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Suwon | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Goyang | 181 km (113 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Korea
- Seoul
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Changwon
- Suwon
- Ulsan
- Songnam
- Goyang
- Puch'on
- Cheongju
- Ansan
- Jeonju
- Pohang
- Jeju
- Yeosu
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gangneung in?
Gangneung is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Gangneung have daylight saving time?
Gangneung doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gangneung when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gangneung's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 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).