Hamhung keeps UTC+9 (KST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Hamhung and your time
Hamhung at a glance
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | South Hamgyong |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 39.92° N, 127.54° E |
Hamhung time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Hamhung follow Asia/Pyongyang and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Hamhung is on the same time as the rest of North Korea, including the capital, Pyongyang.
Clock changes in Hamhung, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hamhung for 2026 or 2027.
Hamhung time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Hamhung 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
Because Hamhung keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Hamhung
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Day length in Hamhung runs from 9 hours 20 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:03 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Hamhung
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 8:02 PM | 15 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:48 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hamhung
Hamhung lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Hamhung
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hamhung.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungnam | 12 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sinpo | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wonsan | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changam-ch’on | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kanggye | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaechon | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sunch’ŏn | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in North Korea
All time zones and cities in North Korea
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hamhung in?
Hamhung uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Hamhung use daylight saving time?
No. Hamhung stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Hamhung and New York?
Hamhung 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 Hamhung does not.
Is Hamhung on the same time as Pyongyang?
Yes. Hamhung and Pyongyang both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hamhung?
About 15 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
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.