Myeongdong Cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 97); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 5; weekday average 77, weekend average 98; the quietest day of the week is Thursday; opening hours: 09:00–19:00 · closed Mondays (KST).
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Jung-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–19:00 · closed Mondays (KST)
- Parking nearby
- 3 lots within 500 m · about 56 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Myeongdong Cathedral: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2881 | 2978 | 3085 | 3197 | |||
| 11/198 | 2Closed | 370 | 473 | 569 | 681 | 799 |
| 898 | 9Closed | 1072 | 1176 | 1273 | 1381 | 1499 |
| 1597 | 16Closed | 1776 | 1880 | 1974 | 2079 | 2199 |
| 2297 | 23Closed | 2492 | 2571 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 70 · Thu, Nov 5 69 · Wed, Nov 25 71 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 99 · Sat, Nov 14 99 · Sat, Nov 21 99 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 77 · weekends 98 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 78 · Wed 76 · Thu 74 · Fri 82 · Sat 99 · Sun 98 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 2 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 12 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Myeongdong Cathedral?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Myeongdong Cathedral?
- 09:00–19:00 · closed Mondays (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Myeongdong Cathedral least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 74) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.
- What time should I visit Myeongdong Cathedral to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Myeongdong Cathedral be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 97; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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