Jeonju runs on UTC+9 (KST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jeonju and your time
Jeonju at a glance
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeollabuk-do |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1988 |
| Coordinates | 35.82° N, 127.15° E |
Jeonju time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Jeonju 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.
Jeonju is on the same time as the rest of South Korea, including the capital, Seoul.
Clock changes in Jeonju, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jeonju for 2026 or 2027.
Jeonju time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jeonju 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 |
Jeonju 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Jeonju
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Day length in Jeonju runs from 9 hours 44 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:52 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Jeonju
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:15 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 44 min |
When the sun is highest in Jeonju
Jeonju lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Jeonju
Every city below shares Jeonju’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iksan | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jeongeup | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gunsan | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daejeon | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gwangju | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sejong | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gimcheon | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cheongju | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in South Korea
All time zones and cities in South Korea
Tools for time in Jeonju
- Convert a time to or from Jeonju: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jeonju to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jeonju and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jeonju in?
Jeonju uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Jeonju use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jeonju last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1988 and now stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Jeonju and New York?
Jeonju 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 Jeonju does not.
Is Jeonju on the same time as Seoul?
Yes. Jeonju and Seoul both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jeonju?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 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.