Current local time in Hyeson, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Hyeson. Hyeson is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Ryanggang |
| Population | about 227,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.39° N, 128.19° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Hyeson 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 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:49 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hyeson at about 12:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Hyeson sits at 128.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Hyeson time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hyeson |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hyeson |
|---|---|---|
| Kimchaek | 117 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Chongjin | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Kanggye | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Baishan, China | 157 km (98 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Manpo | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Hamhung | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Hungnam | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Yanji, China | 198 km (123 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Hyeson in?
Hyeson is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Hyeson have daylight saving time?
Hyeson doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Hyeson when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hyeson's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 27 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).