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The purpose of this study was to explore a typology of time allocation, investigatedeterminants of time allocation types, and analyze differences in time use satisfactionby the types of time use of the elderly. The data source for this research was the 2009 Time Use Survey conducted by theKorea National Statistical office (KNSO). The 4,699 time diaries (3,552 for weekday,1,147 for Sunday) completed by the elderly over the age of 60 were analyzed usingmean, standard deviation, chi-square, cluster analysis, ANOVA analysis, Duncan test,and multinomial logistic regression analysis. Time allocation of the elderly was classified into four types: personal care oriented,work oriented, leisure oriented, and balanced type. Gender, age, education,employment status, income, and the presence of spouse were identified as determinants for each type. According to the types of time allocation, time use satisfaction wasdifferent on week days.