Current local time in Chongjin, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Chongjin. Chongjin is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Hamgyong-bukto |
| Population | about 500,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.78° N, 129.79° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chongjin doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:44 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chongjin at about 12:29 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chongjin sits at 129.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Chongjin time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chongjin |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour behind | |
| Tokyo | same time | |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chongjin |
|---|---|---|
| Yanji, China | 124 km (77 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kimchaek | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Hyeson | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Dunhua, China | 216 km (134 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Vladivostok, Russia | 229 km (143 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Baishan, China | 279 km (173 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nakhodka, Russia | 280 km (174 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kanggye | 281 km (174 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chongjin in?
Chongjin is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Chongjin have daylight saving time?
Chongjin doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Chongjin when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chongjin's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).