Current local time in Kyŏngsŏng, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Kyŏngsŏng
Kyŏngsŏng, North Hamgyong, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 35,604.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | North Hamgyong |
| Coordinates: | 41°35′N / 129°36′E |
| Population: | 35,604 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Kyŏngsŏng
| 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
Kyŏngsŏng does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kyŏngsŏng today
| Sunrise: | 06:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 10h 47m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:14 – 17:57 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kyŏngsŏng
- London+8 hKyŏngsŏng is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKyŏngsŏng is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKyŏngsŏng is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kyŏngsŏng time
What time zone is Kyŏngsŏng in?
Kyŏngsŏng uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kyŏngsŏng observe daylight saving time?
Kyŏngsŏng does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kyŏngsŏng and London?
Right now Kyŏngsŏng 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 Kyŏngsŏng and New York?
Right now Kyŏngsŏng 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.