Current local time in Chŏngju, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Chŏngju
Chŏngju, North Pyongan, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 29,065.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | North Pyongan |
| Coordinates: | 39°42′N / 125°13′E |
| Population: | 29,065 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Chŏngju
| 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
Chŏngju does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chŏngju today
| Sunrise: | 06:56 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:23 |
| Day length: | 10h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:29 – 18:18 |
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 Chŏngju
- London+8 hChŏngju is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hChŏngju is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hChŏngju is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chŏngju time
What time zone is Chŏngju in?
Chŏngju uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Chŏngju observe daylight saving time?
Chŏngju does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chŏngju and London?
Right now Chŏngju 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 Chŏngju and New York?
Right now Chŏngju 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.