What time zone is Gwangju in?

Gwangju currently uses Korea Standard Time (KST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Seoul.

Current Time in Gwangju, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

2:25:45 PM

14:25:45

Friday, September 25, 2026

KST (Korea Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Seoul

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Time zone details

Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gwangju

Sunrise6:20 AMSolar noon12:22 PMSunset6:24 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Korea
Administrative area: Gyeonggi-do
District: Gwangju-si
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: South Korean Won (KRW)

Practical

Languages: Korean, English
Dialing code: +82
Population: 81,780
Elevation: Approximately 48 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 37° 24' N / 127° 15' E

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Clock changes in Gwangju

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Solar noon: 12:22 PM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 03 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:54 AM – 6:50 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:24 AM – 7:20 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:53 AM – 7:51 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination97%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:20 AM (east, 90.3°)
Sunset: 6:24 PM (west, 269.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 03 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:22 PM (51.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 6:50 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 7:20 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:53 AM – 7:51 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:33 PM (east, 95.5°)
Moonset: 4:32 AM (west, 260.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	6:20 AM	6:24 PM	12 hr 03 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	6:21 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 01 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	6:22 AM	6:20 PM	11 hr 58 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	6:23 AM	6:19 PM	11 hr 56 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	6:24 AM	6:17 PM	11 hr 54 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	6:25 AM	6:16 PM	11 hr 51 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	6:26 AM	6:14 PM	11 hr 49 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Korea

Sat, Oct 3, 2026National Foundation Day
Mon, Oct 5, 2026National Foundation Day (substitute day)
Fri, Oct 9, 2026Hangul Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gwangju in?: Gwangju currently uses Korea Standard Time (KST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Seoul.
When is the next clock change in Gwangju?: No clock changes are scheduled for Gwangju in the next 12 months
Does Gwangju observe daylight saving time?: Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Gwangju right now?: Gwangju is currently UTC+09:00