Daegu keeps UTC+9 (KST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Daegu and your time
Daegu at a glance
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Daegu |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1988 |
| Coordinates | 35.87° N, 128.60° E |
Which time zone Daegu uses
Local time in Daegu is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Seoul rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1988, and no future change is scheduled.
All of South Korea keeps the same time, so Daegu reads the same clock as Seoul.
Clock changes in Daegu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Daegu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Daegu and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Daegu, it is 7:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 11:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
Because Daegu keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Daegu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Daegu runs from 9 hours 43 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 36 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:46 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Daegu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Daegu
Daegu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Daegu
Every city below shares Daegu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumi | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gimcheon | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gyeongju | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangsan | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pohang | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changwon | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sangju | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulsan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Daegu in?
Daegu uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Daegu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Daegu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1988 and now stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Daegu and New York?
Daegu is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Daegu does not.
Is Daegu on the same time as Seoul?
Yes. Daegu and Seoul both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Daegu?
About 14 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.