Time Now in Chŏngju, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 39.69° N, 125.21° E
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #36 of 97 cities in North Korea by population
Province: North Pyongan
Country: 🇰🇵 North Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in North Korea: KST
Chŏngju is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Chŏngju, North Korea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chŏngju
Daylight Hours in Chŏngju
Chŏngju gets 14h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chŏngju is at 05:18 and sunset in Chŏngju is at 20:09.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chŏngju and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Chŏngju
What is the current local time in Chŏngju?
The live local time in Chŏngju is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chŏngju currently observes KST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Chŏngju in?
Chŏngju uses the KST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Chŏngju observe daylight saving time?
No. Chŏngju stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Chŏngju's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chŏngju.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:14 | 05:17 | 12:43 | 16:41 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:15 | 05:18 | 12:44 | 16:41 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:16 | 05:19 | 12:44 | 16:41 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:17 | 05:19 | 12:44 | 16:41 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:18 | 05:20 | 12:44 | 16:41 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:19 | 05:21 | 12:44 | 16:41 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:20 | 05:21 | 12:44 | 16:41 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chŏngju
Sunrise
in Chŏngju
↑
5:18 AM
Sunset
in Chŏngju
↓
8:09 PM
Day Length
14h 51m
Dawn
in Chŏngju
4:45 AM
Dusk
in Chŏngju
8:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chŏngju
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
59.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:53
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Chŏngju
How Far Is Chŏngju From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,345 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,195 km | SSW (212deg) |
| Singapore | 4,781 km | SSW (212deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,473 km | W (261deg) |
| Moscow | 6,327 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,592 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 8,576 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Sydney | 8,605 km | SSE (158deg) |
Chŏngju's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chŏngju and you would surface near Mar del Plata, Argentina, about 304 km from the antipodal point at 39.7deg S, 54.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chŏngju
What time is it in Chŏngju right now?
The current local time in Chŏngju is 07:22 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Chŏngju follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Chŏngju in?
Chŏngju uses the Asia/Pyongyang IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chŏngju?
Is Chŏngju on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chŏngju is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chŏngju today?
Today in Chŏngju: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 20:09, giving 14h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chŏngju tonight?
The moon phase over Chŏngju tonight is Last Quarter with 59.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Chŏngju?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chŏngju, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.