Current local time in Kimchaek, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Kimchaek. Kimchaek is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Hamgyong-bukto |
| Population | about 187,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.67° N, 129.20° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kimchaek 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:43 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kimchaek at about 12:32 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kimchaek sits at 129.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Kimchaek time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kimchaek |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kimchaek |
|---|---|---|
| Hyeson | 117 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Chongjin | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Hungnam | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Hamhung | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Kanggye | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Wonsan | 226 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Yanji, China | 247 km (154 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Manpo | 250 km (155 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kimchaek in?
Kimchaek is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Kimchaek have daylight saving time?
Kimchaek doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kimchaek when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kimchaek's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 23 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).