Current local time in Incheon, South Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Incheon. Incheon is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Inch'on-gwangyoksi |
| Population | about 2.5 million |
| Coordinates | 37.48° N, 126.64° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Incheon 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 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:44 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Incheon at about 12:42 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because Incheon sits at 126.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Incheon time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Incheon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Incheon |
|---|---|---|
| Puch'on | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Ansan | 24 km (15 mi) | same time |
| Goyang | 26 km (16 mi) | same time |
| Seoul | 33 km (21 mi) | same time |
| Suwon | 41 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Songnam | 44 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Kaesong, North Korea | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Haeju, North Korea | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Korea
- Seoul
- Busan
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Changwon
- Suwon
- Ulsan
- Songnam
- Goyang
- Puch'on
- Cheongju
- Ansan
- Jeonju
- Pohang
- Jeju
- Yeosu
- Mokpo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Incheon in?
Incheon is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Incheon have daylight saving time?
Incheon doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Incheon when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Incheon's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 33 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).