Current local time in Hamhung, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Hamhung. Hamhung is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Hamgyong-namdo |
| Population | about 596,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.91° N, 127.55° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Hamhung 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 | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:47 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hamhung at about 12:38 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Hamhung sits at 127.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Hamhung time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hamhung |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hamhung |
|---|---|---|
| Hungnam | 12 km (7 mi) | same time |
| Wonsan | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Kanggye | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Sunchon | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Kimchaek | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Manpo | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Hyeson | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Pyongyang | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Hamhung in?
Hamhung is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Hamhung have daylight saving time?
Hamhung doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Hamhung when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hamhung's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 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).