Time Difference

Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9) / No daylight savings time

Climate

Korea experiences four clearly defined seasons: spring, summer (wet), autumn and winter (dry). The end of March — when Airway Vista 2026 will take place — is an excellent time to visit Korea. The rainy season typically begins later in summer, so you are likely to enjoy clear blue skies and mild spring weather. In March in Seoul, daytime highs average around 11 °C (52 °F) and night‑time lows around 0 °C (32 °F). Holiday Weather+3Time and Date+3Wanderlog+3 For more detailed and up‑to‑date weather information, please visit the Korea Meteorological Administration website: http://web.kma.go.kr/eng/index.jsp

Currency

The unit of Korean currency is the Korean Won (KRW, symbol: ₩). Coin denominations are ₩10, ₩50, ₩100 and ₩500. Banknotes are ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000 and ₩50,000. As of November 2025, the approximate exchange rate is US$1 = ₩1,470.

• Currency exchange: Foreign banknotes and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at authorised foreign‑exchange banks and money‑changers.
• Credit cards: Major cards including Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted in larger hotels, shops and restaurants.
• Traveller’s cheques: Accepted, but may be hard to cash in smaller towns. To minimise extra charges, U.S. dollar denominated traveller’s cheques are recommended.
• Banking hours: Usually Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.

Electricity

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries. Always check the power supply before using your equipment.

Business Hours

Government office hours are usually from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends. Banks are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends. Major stores are open every day from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm, and there are many 24 hour business all around major cities.

Telephone / Mobile Phone

To make international calls, please dial the international dialing code (001, 002, 00700) + country code + area code + phone number. Most convenient stores, hotels, and airports sell domestic and international phone cards. Mobile phones can be rented at the airport or at major hotels. You need your identification card (passport) and credit card to access mobile phone rental services.

Emergency

Wherever you are, Korea Travel Phone will help with all your travel needs. Simply dial 1330 from either your cell phone or public telephone to have all your travel questions answered. 1330 is a travel information phone service provided exclusively for foreign tourists traveling throughout Korea. A friendly multilingual operator (English, Japanese, and Chinese) is available to assist with any information you need 24 hours a day.

Tax & Tipping

Value-added tax is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. Tipping is not customary in Korea. In tourist hotels a 10% service charge is added to the bill, and 3-10% at some large restaurants.

Useful Websites

• Korea Tourism Organization : http://www.knto.or.kr
• Incheon International Airport : https://www.airport.kr
• Seoul Metropolitan Government : http://www.seoul.go.kr