Current local time in Kaesong, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Kaesong. Kaesong is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Kaesong |
| Population | about 305,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.96° N, 126.56° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kaesong 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 | 6:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:45 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kaesong at about 12:42 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kaesong sits at 126.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Kaesong time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kaesong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kaesong |
|---|---|---|
| Goyang, South Korea | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Incheon, South Korea | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Puch'on, South Korea | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Seoul, South Korea | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Ansan, South Korea | 73 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Haeju | 75 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Songnam, South Korea | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Suwon, South Korea | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kaesong in?
Kaesong is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Kaesong have daylight saving time?
Kaesong doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kaesong when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kaesong's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 34 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).