Gwangju, South Korea uses Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Gwangju is one of the larger cities in South Korea, with a population of about 1.4 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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The city center around its main commercial district keeps hotels, restaurants, and transit stops within easy reach of each other. Quieter residential neighborhoods sit further out and are best paired with a subway or bus commute into downtown.
Gwangju's cultural venues and market streets are pleasant to explore on foot, especially in the milder spring and autumn months. Its parks and riverside paths draw more visitors during long daylight hours in late spring.
A single metro line runs through the city and connects to an extensive bus network covering most neighborhoods. Taxis are affordable and widely available for trips outside the transit corridors.
Gwangju has four distinct seasons, with spring and autumn offering the most comfortable temperatures for walking and sightseeing. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold but generally see little snow.
South Korea uses the KRW, calling code +82.
South Korea's currency is the won, and Korean is the national language, with English signage common in central areas but not universal. A slight bow or nod is a common, low-key gesture of politeness.
