Current local time in Kaesŏng, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 338,155.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | South Hwanghae |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′N / 126°33′E |
| Population: | 338,155 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Kaesŏng
| 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
Kaesŏng does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kaesŏng today
| Sunrise: | 06:48 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:18 |
| Day length: | 10h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:22 – 18:14 |
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 Kaesŏng
- London+8 hKaesŏng is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKaesŏng is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKaesŏng is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kaesŏng time
What time zone is Kaesŏng in?
Kaesŏng uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kaesŏng observe daylight saving time?
Kaesŏng does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kaesŏng and London?
Right now Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng and New York?
Right now Kaesŏng 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.