Goyang keeps UTC+9 (KST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Goyang and your time
Goyang at a glance
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeonggi-do |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1988 |
| Coordinates | 37.66° N, 126.83° E |
Time zone in Goyang
The clocks in Goyang follow Asia/Seoul and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1988. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+9.
Goyang is on the same time as the rest of South Korea, including the capital, Seoul.
Clock changes in Goyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Goyang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Goyang and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Goyang, 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 |
Goyang never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Goyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Goyang is at 5:11 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:58 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Goyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:44 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Goyang
Goyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Goyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Goyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paju | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seoul | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uijeongbu | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Incheon | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangju | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanam | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seongnam | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Goyang in?
Goyang uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Goyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Goyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1988 and now stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Goyang and New York?
Goyang 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 Goyang does not.
Is Goyang on the same time as Seoul?
Yes. Goyang and Seoul both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Goyang?
About 14 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.