Current local time in Manpo, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Manpo. Manpo is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Chagang-do |
| Population | about 187,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.15° N, 126.30° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Manpo 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 | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:21 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Manpo at about 12:43 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun, because Manpo sits at 126.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Manpo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Manpo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manpo |
|---|---|---|
| Kanggye | 32 km (20 mi) | same time |
| Baishan, China | 85 km (53 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Hyeson | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Hamhung | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Hungnam | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Sunchon | 194 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Dandong, China | 195 km (121 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sinuiju | 197 km (123 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Manpo in?
Manpo is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Manpo have daylight saving time?
Manpo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Manpo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Manpo's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 35 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).