South Korea • Local Time
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Seoul, South Korea's dynamic capital, operates on Korea Standard Time (KST/UTC+9). This megacity of 25 million is the heart of the Korean Wave, blending ancient palaces with cutting-edge technology and K-pop culture.
South Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Korea has considered DST but hasn't implemented it.
Seoul is UTC+9 year-round. When noon in Seoul: London 3 AM, NYC 10 PM (-1), Tokyo 12 PM.
Shops 10 AM to 10 PM. Many restaurants 24/7. Cafés are social hubs. Nightlife runs very late.
Same timezone as Tokyo. Korea doesn't observe DST. Seoul is just 56km from North Korean border.
March to May for cherry blossoms, September to November for fall foliage.
South Korea's high-tech capital. K-pop and Korean Wave origin. Ultra-modern with deep traditions.
Humid continental with hot humid summers (25-32°C) and cold winters (-5 to 3°C). Monsoon season July-August.