Does Busan observe daylight saving time?

No. Busan stays on UTC+09:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Busan and London?

London is 9 hours behind Busan right now. During the year the gap varies between 8 hours and 9 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Busan?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Busan overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Busan's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Busan's working day.

Current Time in Busan, South Korea — KST

UTC+09:00No clock changesAsia/Seoul

Busan, South Korea

02:51:42 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Busan, South Korea is 2:51 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Busan is on KST (UTC+09:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Busan

Time zone and daylight saving time in Busan

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Seoul
Current offset: KST (UTC+09:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Busan does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+09:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:49 AM

Sunset

05:25 PM

Day length

10h 35m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:07 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 9h 47m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 14h 31m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Busan	Overlap with Busan
New York	12:51	−14 h	23:00–07:00 (previous day)	None
London	17:51	−9 h	18:00–02:00	None
Shanghai	01:51	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Hong Kong	01:51	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Singapore	01:51	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Tokyo	02:51	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Busan

In 49 days
크리스마스 (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 56 days
새해 (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 92 days
설날 (Lunar New Year)
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Public

Airports near Busan

Gimhae International Airport PUS12 km straight-line
Daegu International Airport TAE94 km straight-line
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) CJJ226 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Busan observe daylight saving time?: No. Busan stays on UTC+09:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Busan and London?: London is 9 hours behind Busan right now. During the year the gap varies between 8 hours and 9 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Busan?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Busan overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Busan's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Busan's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Busan

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