Current local time in Wonsan, North Korea
The live clock above shows the time in Wonsan. Wonsan is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9 right now (KST).
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Kangwon-do |
| Population | about 322,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.16° N, 127.43° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Wonsan 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 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:45 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Wonsan at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Wonsan sits at 127.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Wonsan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Wonsan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wonsan |
|---|---|---|
| Hungnam | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Hamhung | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Sunchon | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Chuncheon, South Korea | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Pyongyang | 146 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Kaesong | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Sariwon | 162 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Goyang, South Korea | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
Other cities in North Korea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Wonsan in?
Wonsan is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Wonsan have daylight saving time?
Wonsan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Wonsan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Wonsan's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 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).