Local Time in Gwangju, South Korea
27°C / 81°F · Mainly clear
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Country
- South Korea
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Gwangju
- Power, water needs test South Korea's push to build AI chip hub beyond SeoulReuters · 14h ago
- Korea revokes state honors tied to 1979 coup, Gwangju massacre, fabricated spy casesKorea JoongAng Daily · 4h ago
- S. Korea strips honors from 76 linked to Chun Doo-hwan’s coup, Gwangju crackdownThe Korea Herald · 9h ago
- South Korea proposes relocating joint air base to build semiconductor complexstripes.com · 7d ago
- South Korean police apologize over Gwangju murder probeupi.com · 11d 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 11:36:37 PM (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).