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Seoul-si

KO 서울

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Location & Surroundings

Seoul is the capital city of South Korea with 10,349,312 inhabitants, at 38 m elevation. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 16 km away.

Also known as: 서울 · 서울시 · 서울특별시 · Seúl · Seul · سيول

Overview

Seoul is capital and largest city of South Korea — KO 대한민국의 수도.

It is located in Joseon, South Korea, Asia.

Established in 1395-06-06.

The population is about 9,668,465 (2020).

It covers about 605 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 38 metre.

Also known as: Seoul Special City, Sŏul T'ŭkpyŏlsi, Wiryeseong, Namgyeong, Hanseong, Hanyang, Keijō, Keijou, Gyeongseong

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Flag Flag of Seoul (1947–1996).svg

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Seal Logo of Seoul, South Korea.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in Joseon
  • Area 605 square kilometre
  • Type capital of a political entity (PPLC)
  • capital of a political entity designated as an independent state

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 33' 58" N, 126° 58' 42" E
  • Elevation DEM: 38 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,349,312
  • Pop. Density 20,461 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ko
서울
ko
서울시
ko
서울특별시
en de nn no scn hbs vi ga ht ms rm sq sw sv
Seoul
es an ext
Seúl
pl pt it tr ro eu hr sl bs csb
Seul
ar
سيول
hi
सियोल
nl
Seoel
fr
Séoul
ru ro sr tg
Сеул
zh
首尔
ja
ソウル
zh
首尔特别市
ja
ソウル特別市
lt
Seulas
lv
Seula
sk
Soul
sv vo
Söul
ta
சியோல்
th
โซล
et
Sŏul
ug
سېئول
el
Σεούλ
am
ሶል
he
סיאול
hy
Սեուլ
tpi
Sol
fa
سئول
mr
सोल
kn
ಸೌಲ್

Weather in Seoul-si

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Seoul-si, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.

Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 21.4 1.0 252 67 1,018.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 20.2 0.3 332 72 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 22.0 0.7 354 60 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 65.8 n/a
18h 27.2 4.3 305 39 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 678.4 n/a
Tomorrow 21.1 1.8 308 47 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 183.4 n/a
30h 18.4 0.8 6 59 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 45 0.0 n/a
36h 21.1 0.1 330 53 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 97.7 n/a
42h 26.7 3.5 283 33 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 734.8 n/a
Tuesday 21.6 1.5 315 52 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 183.1 n/a
54h 18.7 1.0 59 64 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 21.4 1.2 78 58 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 96.8 n/a
66h 28.6 0.7 135 30 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 729.2 n/a
Wednesday 23.5 0.4 350 51 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 178.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Seoul-si?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Seoul-si today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Seoul-si?
Local time is 07:05. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Seoul-si?
Seoul-si is a capital of a political entity.
How many people live in Seoul-si?
Population about 10,349,312.
What is the elevation of Seoul-si?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Seoul-si located?
It is at 37.56600, 126.97840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Seoul-si in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2024-12-01
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