Sunrise
5:42 AM
Solar Noon
11:58 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
Golden Hour
5:42โ6:26 AM
Blue Hour
5:16โ5:42 AM
UV Index
5 (Moderate)
Solar Elevation
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Solar Azimuth
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๐ Welcome to Busan! South Korea's beach and port city โ Korea Standard Time (KST) UTC+9
Korea Standard Time (KST) ยท UTC+9 ยท South Korea's Second Largest City
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Astronomical data for Busan's latitude (35.1796ยฐN) and longitude (129.0756ยฐE)
Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, uses Korea Standard Time (KST) โ UTC+9 โ the same as Seoul. As there is no DST in South Korea, Busan maintains a consistent UTC+9 offset year-round. Busan is exactly 9 hours ahead of UTC, making it straightforward for international shipping and port logistics.
Haeundae Beach โ Korea's most famous beach โ is busiest 10:00 AM โ 7:00 PM KST during summer (July-August). Sunrise at Haeundae is particularly spectacular between 5:30-6:00 AM KST. Gwangalli Beach's illuminated Diamond Bridge is best viewed after sunset, 8:00 PM โ midnight. Songdo Sky Walk (glass bridge over the sea) operates 9:00 AM โ 7:00 PM KST.
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is Asia's largest film festival, held annually in October. BIFF 2025 runs October 1-10 KST. Screenings begin at 10:00 AM and run until midnight. The Opening Ceremony takes place at 7:00 PM KST. Haeundae BIFF Village and BIFF Square in Nampo-dong host outdoor events daily 10:00 AM โ 11:00 PM during the festival period.
Busan is the world's 6th largest container port, operating 24/7 year-round. Port logistics and customs offices operate 9:00 AM โ 6:00 PM KST on weekdays. Ferry services to Japan (Fukuoka/Shimonoseki) typically depart at 7:00 PM-10:00 PM and arrive early morning. The Busan Port Tower observation deck opens 9:00 AM โ 10:00 PM for spectacular maritime views.
Jagalchi Market โ Korea's largest seafood market โ opens at 5:00 AM KST and closes around 10:00 PM. Morning (5:00-8:00 AM) offers the freshest catch and best prices for restaurants. Gukje Market (International Market) operates 8:00 AM โ 9:00 PM. Nampo-dong BIFF Square street food stalls serve from 10:00 AM to midnight. Busan's milmyeon (wheat noodles) restaurants are busiest at lunch (11:30 AM โ 1:30 PM) and dinner (5:30-8:00 PM).
The KTX high-speed train connects Busan Station to Seoul Station in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. First departure from Busan: approximately 5:30 AM KST. Last departure: approximately 10:30 PM KST. Trains run every 15-30 minutes during peak hours. Busan Station to Gimhae International Airport takes 30-40 minutes via subway or bus.
Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan's iconic rainbow-colored hillside neighborhood, is best visited between 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM KST when shops and cafes are open. Photography is best in early morning (8:00-10:00 AM) before crowds. Entry is free. The village's viewing platforms offer panoramic ocean views. Weekend afternoons see the highest tourist traffic (2:00-5:00 PM).
The Busan International Fireworks Festival is held annually in late October at Gwangalli Beach. The main show begins at 8:00 PM KST and lasts 60 minutes. It attracts 1.5+ million spectators annually. Prime viewing spots at Gwangalli Beach fill up by 4:00 PM. The event features over 100,000 fireworks and a dramatic light show on the Diamond Bridge โ best experienced from the seafront after 7:30 PM KST.