Current local time in Chongjin, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Chongjin
Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 327,000.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | North Hamgyong |
| Coordinates: | 41°48′N / 129°47′E |
| Population: | 327,000 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Chongjin
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Pyongyang |
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| Time zone name: | Korean Standard Time (KST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Chongjin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chongjin today
| Sunrise: | 06:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:30 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 10h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:12 – 17:58 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chongjin
- London+8 hChongjin is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hChongjin is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hChongjin is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chongjin time
What time zone is Chongjin in?
Chongjin uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Chongjin observe daylight saving time?
Chongjin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chongjin and London?
Right now Chongjin is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Chongjin and New York?
Right now Chongjin is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.