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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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See the exact local time in Gwangju South Korea. The live clock above updates every second.Gwangju follows Korean Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Gwangju
What Time Is It in Gwangju Right Now?
The current local time in Gwangju, South Korea is 09:44:41 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Gwangju observes the Korean Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9). The city is currently on standard GMT+9 time.
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09:44:41 AM
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Gwangju Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Gwangju timezone details
- Timezone
- Korean Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+9
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Seoul
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
Gwangju maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+9 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Gwangju Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Gwangju (GMT+9, UTC+9) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Gwangju Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+9
- Full Name
- Korean Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+9
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Country
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Gwangju is located in South Korea and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+9. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
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