Does South Korea Change the Clocks? 🇰🇷
No — South Korea does not change its clocks (last change: 1988) and stays on UTC+9 all year. South Korea is usually 6 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 7 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 7 hours ahead.
Clock change dates in South Korea
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| SeoulSeoul · Asia/Seoul | no change · UTC+9 | no change · UTC+9 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
South Korea is usually 6 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 7 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 7 hours ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Korea change the clocks?
No. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time — its last clock change was in 1988 — and stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and South Korea?
South Korea is usually 6 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 7 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 7 hours ahead.
What time is it in South Korea now?
See the "Current time in South Korea" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.