Pyongyang keeps UTC+9 (KST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Pyongyang and your time
Pyongyang at a glance
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Region | Pyongyang |
| Capital of | North Korea |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Abbreviation now | KST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 39.03° N, 125.75° E |
Time zone in Pyongyang
The clocks in Pyongyang follow Asia/Pyongyang and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of North Korea, Pyongyang shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Pyongyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pyongyang for 2026 or 2027.
Pyongyang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Pyongyang: the clock reads 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 Pyongyang 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 and sunset in Pyongyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Pyongyang runs from 9 hours 26 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:07 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Pyongyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:53 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Pyongyang
Pyongyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Pyongyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Pyongyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongsong | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Songnim-ni | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nampo | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sunch’ŏn | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paek'ak | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sariwon | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaechon | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in North Korea
All time zones and cities in North Korea
Tools for time in Pyongyang
- Convert a time to or from Pyongyang: 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 Pyongyang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, which is UTC+9 (KST) all year.
Does Pyongyang use daylight saving time?
No. Pyongyang stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Pyongyang and New York?
Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang does not.
How long is the longest day in Pyongyang?
About 14 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 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.