One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+9 every day of the year.
North Korea at a glance
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+9 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Abbreviations in use | KST |
Time zone of North Korea
The whole of North Korea follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Pyongyang.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Pyongyang | --:-- | UTC+9 | Not observed | Pyongyang, Hamhung, Nampo |
Clock changes in North Korea
There are no seasonal clock changes in North Korea. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Current time in cities in North Korea
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | Pyongyang | --:-- | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Hamhung | South Hamgyong | --:-- | Asia/Pyongyang |
Time in North Korea compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in North Korea, it is 7:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 11:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
Daylight across North Korea
In Pyongyang, daylight runs from 9 hours 26 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as North Korea
These countries read the same time as North Korea today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in North Korea
- Convert a time to or from North Korea: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Pyongyang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in North Korea and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does North Korea have?
One: Asia/Pyongyang, at UTC+9 all year.
Does North Korea use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between North Korea and New York?
North Korea is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and North Korea does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.