Current time in South Korea

06:38:59
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+9 12 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Seoul
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Time zone of South Korea

The time in South Korea (Seoul) follows the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently UTC+9. 12 hours ahead of Brasília.

South Korea
06:38:59
Brasília
18:38:59

How to call or schedule a meeting with South Korea

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 in South Korea; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

South Korea: sunrise today at 06:54 · sunset at 17:36 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Seoul
Continent
Asia
Area
98,480 km² (38,023 sq mi)
Population
about 48 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
South Korean won (KRW)
Languages
Korean, English
Calling code
+82
Internet domain
.kr

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in South Korea right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and South Korea?

12 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor South Korea changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is South Korea in?

South Korea follows Asia/Seoul, currently UTC+9. The reference location is Seoul.

Does South Korea have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, South Korea does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call South Korea from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.

What is the capital of South Korea?

The capital of South Korea is Seoul. The country covers about 98,480 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does South Korea use?

The currency is the South Korean won (KRW). To call from abroad, dial +82 before the number. Websites use the .kr domain.