Live local time
What time is it in Gwangju?
Gwangju time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Gwangju. Gwangju observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (GMT+9). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Gwangju? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Gwangju is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Gwangju time — FAQ
What time is it in Gwangju right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Gwangju (Asia/Seoul, GMT+9). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Gwangju in?
Gwangju uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently GMT+9.
Does Gwangju observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Gwangju changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.