Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Iksan lies in North Jeolla province in southwestern South Korea, on the plain that is the country's main rice-growing region. It is a rail junction and a jewellery manufacturing centre.
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Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea uses Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Iksan is a city in South Korea, home to around 307,000 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
18°C Clear sky
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Population
307,000
Calling code
+82
Currency
KRW
Iksan vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:42 / 17:51
- Day length
- 11h 8m
Iksan, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The Mireuksa temple site is a World Heritage listing, holding the oldest and largest surviving stone pagoda in Korea, from the Baekje kingdom. The Wanggung-ri palace site nearby is part of the same Baekje listing, and the jewellery museum reflects the city's modern trade.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:42
- Sunset
- 17:51
- Daylight
- 11h 8m
Getting around
Transit notes
High-speed rail reaches Seoul in around an hour, and the city is a junction for lines across the southwest. Buses cover the city and reach the temple sites.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Spring and autumn are mild and much the best. Summers are hot and humid with a monsoon period, and winters are cold with some snow.
Currency & language
🇰🇷 KRW
South Korea uses the KRW, calling code +82.
South Korea uses the won, and Korean is the everyday language with limited English. Card payment is near-universal, and shoes are removed at temples and homes.
Common questions
What time zone is Iksan in?
Iksan uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently KST (UTC+09:00).
Does Iksan observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Iksan in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Iksan?
Iksan is 9 hours ahead of UTC, 13 hours ahead of New York City, 8 hours ahead of London and on the same time as Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .