Incheon keeps UTC+9 (KST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Incheon and your time
Incheon at a glance
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Incheon |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1988 |
| Coordinates | 37.46° N, 126.71° E |
Incheon time zone and clock changes
Local time in Incheon 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 Incheon reads the same clock as Seoul.
Clock changes in Incheon, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Incheon for 2026 or 2027.
Incheon time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Incheon, 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 |
Incheon 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 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 Incheon
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Incheon grows from 9 hours 35 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Incheon
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:44 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Incheon
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Incheon: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Incheon
Every city below shares Incheon’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansan | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Goyang | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seoul | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hwaseong | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paju | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suwon | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seongnam | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in South Korea
All time zones and cities in South Korea
Tools for time in Incheon
- Convert a time to or from Incheon: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Incheon to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Incheon and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Incheon in?
Incheon uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Incheon use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Incheon last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1988 and now stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Incheon and New York?
Incheon 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 Incheon does not.
Is Incheon on the same time as Seoul?
Yes. Incheon and Seoul both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Incheon?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 35 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.