Gwangju, South Korea
Monday, May 18, 2026 • UTC+9 (GMT+9)
The current local time in Gwangju, South Korea is 01:11:44.
Quick Facts
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Asia
- Population
- 1,401,235
- Coordinates
- 35.15° N, 126.92° E
- Time Zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- Won (KRW)
- Languages
- Korean, English
- Country Area
- 98,480 km²
Time Difference Between Gwangju and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 13h behind | |
| Time in London | 8h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | Same time | |
| Time in Sydney | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 5h behind | |
| Time in Singapore | 1h behind | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 16h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 7h behind |
Weather in Gwangju
Current weather conditions in Gwangju including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
21°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
72%
Wind
4.5 km/h
Visibility
23 km
28°
16°
29°
13°
29°
17°
29°
15°
25°
19°
Cities Near Gwangju
- Time in Masan8 km
- Time in Hwasun12 km
- Time in Koch'ang37 km
- Time in Yeonggwang39 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Gwangju
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Gwangju and New York
- Time difference between Gwangju and London
- Time difference between Gwangju and Tokyo
- Time difference between Gwangju and Sydney
- Time difference between Gwangju and Dubai
- Time difference between Gwangju and Singapore
- Time difference between Gwangju and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Gwangju and Paris
Map of Gwangju
Map showing the location of Gwangju at coordinates 35.15472, 126.91556.
About Gwangju Time
Gwangju is located in Asia, South Koreaand follows the Asia/Seoul time zone. The city has a population of approximately 1,401,235 people.
The current local time in Gwangju is determined by the Asia/Seoul time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Gwangju, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gwangju
What time zone is Gwangju in?
Gwangju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (GMT+9) in South Korea.
What is the current UTC offset for Gwangju?
Gwangju is currently at UTC+9.
Does Gwangju observe daylight saving time?
No, Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+9) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Gwangju?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Gwangju, South Korea, updated every second.