Daiso Business Hours, Success Story & Company HistoryDaiso Store Operating Hours
Standard Operating Hours Across Korea
Daiso stores don't have uniform operating hours nationwide. Most locations open between 9:00-10:00 AM and close around 9:00-10:00 PM, but this varies significantly based on location and the building they're in.
Some branches open at 9:30 AM while others start at 10:00 AM. Evening closing times range from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM depending on foot traffic and commercial zones.
The building structure matters too—stores inside shopping malls or department stores follow those buildings' hours, while standalone branches set their own schedules.
Just visit the Daiso's official homepages
Myeongdong Daiso vs. Neighborhood Stores
Here's where things get interesting. The Myeongdong branch operates significantly later than typical neighborhood stores.
Myeongdong Station's main Daiso location (right at Exit
1) runs from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, while some nearby Myeongdong branches stay open until 11:00 PM at night.
Residential neighborhood stores, by contrast, typically close at 8:00 or 9:00 PM.
This makes sense—Myeongdong gets massive foot traffic from tourists and office workers well into the evening.
University-area branches often run until 11:00 PM, and other busy shopping districts may stay open until 10:30 PM.
How to Verify Store Hours
Your best bet is searching "Daiso + [branch name]" on Naver Map. You'll find detailed hours with recent customer reviews.
The official Daiso website has a store locator but doesn't always show complete hours. When in doubt, call ahead—especially before holidays like Seollal or Chuseok, when some locations operate with reduced hours or close temporarily.
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