Seoul — time and weather
Seoul is a city in South Korea, in the Asia/Seoul time zone. This page shows the current local time in Seoul and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Seoul
Local time in Seoul is based on the Asia/Seoul time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
South Korea is an East Asian country with modern technology, dynamic cities and a rich culinary and cultural tradition.
More about the country: South Korea →What to see in Seoul
Sights and historical places
- the Gyeongbokgung Palace
- the Bukchon Hanok Village
- the N Seoul Tower
- the Cheonggyecheon stream
Museums
- the National Museum of Korea
- the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Where to spend time
- the Namsan mountain park
- the Cheonggyecheon stream in the centre
- the Myeongdong and Hongdae districts
Local cuisine
Korean cuisine — barbecue, kimchi and street food; the Gwangjang and Myeongdong markets.
Climate in Seoul: month by month
The warmest month in Seoul is July, with average daytime highs of 29.9 °C; the coolest is January, around 1.9 °C by day and -6.9 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~305 mm) and is lowest in February (~17 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | -7 | 19 | 4 |
| February | 5 | -5 | 17 | 4 |
| March | 12 | 1 | 58 | 7 |
| April | 18 | 7 | 74 | 7 |
| May | 22 | 12 | 126 | 9 |
| June | 27 | 18 | 169 | 13 |
| July | 30 | 23 | 305 | 18 |
| August | 29 | 23 | 289 | 18 |
| September | 26 | 18 | 215 | 11 |
| October | 19 | 10 | 104 | 9 |
| November | 12 | 2 | 56 | 6 |
| December | 3 | -5 | 30 | 5 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Seoul are April–June, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Seoul: Sunrise 05:51 · Sunset 19:19 · Day length 13:28
Time difference from Seoul right now:
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| London | +8 h |
| Dubai | +5 h |
| Tokyo | same time |
| Paris | +7 h |
| Sydney | −1 h |