Current Date And Time In Gwangju, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:51:35 KST
State: Gyeonggi-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 81,780
District: Gwangju-si
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gwangju, a city in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gwangju — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gwangju | |
| District / County | Gwangju-si | |
| State | Gyeonggi-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 81,780 | |
| Area | 430.96 km² (166.39 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gyeonggi-do | #23 of 28 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | South Korean Won | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KRW | |
| Symbol | ₩ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +82 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 002, 003xx, 005, 006, 007xx, 008 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 48 | |
| In Feet | 157 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.41 | |
| Longitude | 127.26 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.41° N 127.257° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 24' 36" N 127° 15' 26" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 24.6' N 127° 15.43' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gyeonggi-do Capital | 26 km West-Southwest of Suwon | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaesŏng, North Korea (88 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +09:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Gwangju is a city situated in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Gwangju-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gwangju as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Gyeonggi-do
The latitude and longitude of Gwangju pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 48 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gwangju on the map
Gwangju runs on UTC +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gwangju run on South Korean Won (KRW), shown with the symbol ₩. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gwangju exchange rates
To ring a number in Gwangju from outside South Korea, dial +82 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gwangju and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gwangju ranks #23 of 28 cities in Gyeonggi-do. It lies about 26 km West-Southwest of Suwon, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gyeonggi-do market. › Cities near Gwangju
Gwangju has a recorded population of approximately 81,780 people. That places it #23 of 28 cities with population data in Gyeonggi-do. Browse more cities in Gyeonggi-do for comparison.
Gwangju spans approximately 430.96 square kilometers (166.39 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gwangju sits within Gwangju-si, is part of Gyeonggi-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Gwangju keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 07:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gwangju price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Gwangju currency page.
Gwangju is about 26 km West-Southwest of Suwon, the capital of Gyeonggi-do. See cities near Gwangju for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gwangju lands you closest to Kaesŏng, North Korea, about 88 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gwangju sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
