Pohang runs on UTC+9 (KST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pohang and your time
Pohang at a glance
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1988 |
| Coordinates | 36.03° N, 129.36° E |
Time zone in Pohang
Pohang follows the Asia/Seoul time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1988; the tz database lists no change after that.
Pohang is on the same time as the rest of South Korea, including the capital, Seoul.
Clock changes in Pohang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pohang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Pohang is
A 9:00 AM start in Pohang 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 Pohang 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Pohang
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The earliest sunrise in Pohang is at 5:05 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:43 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Pohang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:30 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Pohang
Pohang 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.
Cities near Pohang
Every city below shares Pohang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulsan | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daegu | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangsan | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Andong | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gijang | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gumi | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gimhae | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in South Korea
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Tools for time in Pohang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pohang in?
Pohang uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Pohang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Pohang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1988 and now stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Pohang and New York?
Pohang 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 Pohang does not.
Is Pohang on the same time as Seoul?
Yes. Pohang and Seoul both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pohang?
About 14 hours 37 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.