Current local time in Kowŏn-ŭp, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Kowŏn-ŭp
Kowŏn-ŭp, South Hamgyong, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 21,490.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | South Hamgyong |
| Coordinates: | 39°26′N / 127°15′E |
| Population: | 21,490 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Kowŏn-ŭp
| 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
Kowŏn-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kowŏn-ŭp today
| Sunrise: | 06:47 |
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| Sunset: | 17:43 |
| Solar noon: | 12:15 |
| Day length: | 10h 55m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:20 – 18:10 |
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 Kowŏn-ŭp
- London+8 hKowŏn-ŭp is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKowŏn-ŭp is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKowŏn-ŭp is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kowŏn-ŭp time
What time zone is Kowŏn-ŭp in?
Kowŏn-ŭp uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kowŏn-ŭp observe daylight saving time?
Kowŏn-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kowŏn-ŭp and London?
Right now Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp and New York?
Right now Kowŏn-ŭp 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.