Current local time in Sinuiju, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Sinuiju. Sinuiju is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | P'yongan-bukto |
| Population | about 167,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.09° N, 124.42° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sinuiju 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 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:13 AM | 8:14 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| September equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sinuiju at about 12:51 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sinuiju sits at 124.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Sinuiju time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sinuiju |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sinuiju |
|---|---|---|
| Dandong, China | 7 km (4 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Zhuanghe, China | 132 km (82 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sunchon | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Benxi, China | 150 km (93 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Pyongyang | 165 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Liaoyang, China | 169 km (105 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Anshan, China | 170 km (105 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nampo | 171 km (106 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sinuiju in?
Sinuiju is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Sinuiju have daylight saving time?
Sinuiju doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Sinuiju when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sinuiju's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 42 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).