Current local time in Pyongyang, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Pyongyang. Pyongyang is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | P'yongyang |
| Population | about 2.9 million |
| Coordinates | 39.02° N, 125.75° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Pyongyang 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 | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:11 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 6:24 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:52 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pyongyang at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Pyongyang sits at 125.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Pyongyang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pyongyang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pyongyang |
|---|---|---|
| Nampo | 38 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Sunchon | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Sariwon | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Haeju | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Kaesong | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Wonsan | 146 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Sinuiju | 165 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Dandong, China | 171 km (106 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Pyongyang have daylight saving time?
Pyongyang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Pyongyang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pyongyang's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 37 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).