Local Time in Gwangju, South Korea
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Country
- South Korea
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Gwangju
- Confronting South Korea’s Violent Past and Its Echoes TodayThe New York Times · 5d ago
- Heavy Rain Triggers Level 1 Disaster Response in South Korea조선일보 · 6h ago
- Muan selected as candidate site for relocation of Gwangju Air BaseThe Korea Herald · 2d ago
- China stops work on its Gwangju Biennale space after organizers allow 'Taiwan Pavilion'Korea JoongAng Daily · 8h ago
- Taiwanese Artists Accuse South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale of CensorshipHyperallergic · 13d ago
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Local Vibe
Gwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, was a city in South Korea. In July 2026, the city was merged with South Jeolla Province into a new provincial-level city called Jeonnam-Gwangju.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Gwangju right now?
- The current time in Gwangju, South Korea is 04:30:57 AM (GMT+9), which is UTC+9.
- What time zone is Gwangju in?
- Gwangju uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+9, UTC+9.
- Does Gwangju observe daylight saving time?
- No. Gwangju does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Gwangju?
- Gwangju is currently UTC+9 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).