Current local time in Sariwon, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Sariwon. Sariwon is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Hwanghae-bukto |
| Population | about 155,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.51° N, 125.76° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sariwon 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 | 5:12 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | 6:24 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:50 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sariwon at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sariwon sits at 125.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Sariwon time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sariwon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sariwon |
|---|---|---|
| Nampo | 39 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Haeju | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Pyongyang | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Kaesong | 93 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Sunchon | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Goyang, South Korea | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Incheon, South Korea | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Puch'on, South Korea | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sariwon in?
Sariwon is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Sariwon have daylight saving time?
Sariwon doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Sariwon when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sariwon'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).