Current local time in Kaech’ŏn, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Kaech’ŏn
Kaech’ŏn, South Pyongan, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 319,554.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | South Pyongan |
| Coordinates: | 39°42′N / 125°54′E |
| Population: | 319,554 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Kaech’ŏn
| 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
Kaech’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kaech’ŏn today
| Sunrise: | 06:53 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| Solar noon: | 12:20 |
| Day length: | 10h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:26 – 18:15 |
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 Kaech’ŏn
- London+8 hKaech’ŏn is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKaech’ŏn is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKaech’ŏn is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kaech’ŏn time
What time zone is Kaech’ŏn in?
Kaech’ŏn uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kaech’ŏn observe daylight saving time?
Kaech’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kaech’ŏn and London?
Right now Kaech’ŏn 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 Kaech’ŏn and New York?
Right now Kaech’ŏn 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.