Gwangju uses Korea Standard Time (KST) (Asia/Seoul), which is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Gwangju observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+9 year-round.
What is the time difference between Gwangju and major cities?
London (GMT/BST): Gwangju is 8 hours behind London.
New York (EST/EDT): Gwangju is 13 hours behind New York.
UTC (UTC): Gwangju is 9 hours behind UTC.
What region is Gwangju in?
Gwangju is in Gyeonggi-do. Browse nearby cities in South Korea using the links below.
What is Gwangju known for?
Gwangju is a populated place in South Korea, using Korea Standard Time (KST) (UTC+9) for local civil time. Coordinates: 37.41°N, 127.25722°E.