Current local time in Kanggye, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Kanggye. Kanggye is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Chagang-do |
| Population | about 255,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.97° N, 126.60° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kanggye 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 | 5:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:54 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kanggye at about 12:42 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kanggye sits at 126.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Kanggye time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kanggye |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kanggye |
|---|---|---|
| Manpo | 32 km (20 mi) | same time |
| Baishan, China | 104 km (65 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Hyeson | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Hamhung | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Hungnam | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Sunchon | 181 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Dandong, China | 208 km (129 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sinuiju | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kanggye in?
Kanggye is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Kanggye have daylight saving time?
Kanggye doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kanggye when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kanggye'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).