Current local time in Pyongyang, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Pyongyang
Pyongyang, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. It is the capital of North Korea. Population: about 3,222,000.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| Coordinates: | 39°02′N / 125°45′E |
| Population: | 3,222,000 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Pyongyang
| 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
Pyongyang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Pyongyang today
| Sunrise: | 06:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:21 |
| Day length: | 10h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:25 – 18:18 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Pyongyang
- London+8 hPyongyang is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hPyongyang is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hPyongyang is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Pyongyang time
What time zone is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Pyongyang observe daylight saving time?
Pyongyang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Pyongyang and London?
Right now Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang and New York?
Right now Pyongyang 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.