Current Time in North Korea 🇰🇵
Continent: Asia
Capital City: Pyongyang
- Time in Pyongyang (Pop. 2,870,000)
- Time in Hamhŭng (Pop. 559,056)
- Time in Namp’o (Pop. 455,000)
- Time in Sunch’ŏn (Pop. 437,000)
- Time in Hŭngnam (Pop. 346,082)
ISO Alpha 2/3: KP, PRK
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌
IANA Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00)
Time Zones: KST
Qibla Direction from North Korea
From Pyongyang, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 285deg (WNW), about 8,191 km away. Check the Qibla direction in North Korea on a live compass.
Time Zone Overview for North Korea
- North Korea uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Pyongyang run about 35m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in North Korea
North Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST (UTC+9) all year round.
Time Difference Between Pyongyang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Pyongyang right now.
Best Time to Call North Korea
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Pyongyang:
Daylight Hours in Pyongyang
In the capital, Pyongyang, the sun is up for 12h 53m today. Sunrise in Pyongyang is at 06:09 and sunset in Pyongyang is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Moon in North Korea
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Pyongyang and major cities across North Korea.
Provinces in North Korea
Time in All Cities in North Korea by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 61 cities in North Korea.
Select a letter to view all cities:
Time Now in Major Cities in North Korea
- Time now in Pyongyang Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hamhŭng Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Namp’o Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Sunch’ŏn Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hŭngnam Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kaesŏng Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Wŏnsan Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Chongjin Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Sariwŏn Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Sinŭiju Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Haeju Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kanggye Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hyesan Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Songnim-ni Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Manp’o Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in P’yŏngsŏng Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hyesan-dong Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Yuktae-dong Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hongwŏn Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Rajin Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Ongjin Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kilju Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Chaeryŏng-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Anju Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Uiju Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hoeryŏng Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Sŭngho 1-tong Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Changyŏn Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Sunan Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hwangju-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kyŏngsŏng Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Aoji Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Ranam Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Anbyŏn-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kusŏng Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Chŏngju Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kangdong-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Sŏnbong Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Iwŏn-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hŭkkyo-ri Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kosan Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Yŏnan-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Namyang Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Yŏnggwang-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Musan-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kowŏn-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Hoeyang Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Kapsan-ŭp Sat 15:48:30
- Time now in Anak Sat 15:48:30
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for North Korea
- Asia/Pyongyang Sat 15:48:30
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Pyongyang | Sat 15:48:30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about North Korea
What time is it in North Korea right now?
The current local time in North Korea is 15:48:30 KST on Saturday, 5 September 2026. The country uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
How many time zones does North Korea use?
North Korea uses a single time zone year-round: Asia/Pyongyang.
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, where the current local time is 15:48:30.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pyongyang today?
Today in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea: sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset is at 19:01 local time.
Does North Korea observe Daylight Saving Time?
No — North Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
How many cities in North Korea are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 50 cities across North Korea (out of 61 total in our database).
Which countries border North Korea?
North Korea shares a border with: China, Russia, South Korea.
When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for North Korea viewers?
The next solar eclipse is on Saturday, February 6, 2027 — Annular Solar Eclipse — South America, Africa. From North Korea, visibility depends on your latitude — check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 154 days from today.
Time Zone Converters used in North Korea
Convert time between the time zones of North Korea and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in North Korea
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Pyongyang
6:09 AM7:01 PM
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Hamhŭng
6:01 AM6:55 PM
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Namp’o
6:10 AM7:02 PM
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Sunch’ŏn
6:08 AM7:01 PM
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Hŭngnam
6:00 AM6:54 PM
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Kaesŏng
6:06 AM6:57 PM
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Wŏnsan
6:02 AM6:55 PM
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Chongjin
5:50 AM6:48 PM
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Sariwŏn
6:09 AM7:01 PM
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Sinŭiju
6:13 AM7:08 PM
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Haeju
6:10 AM7:01 PM
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Kanggye
6:04 AM7:00 PM
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Hyesan
5:57 AM6:54 PM
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Songnim-ni
6:09 AM7:02 PM
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Manp’o
6:05 AM7:01 PM
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P’yŏngsŏng
6:08 AM7:01 PM
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Hyesan-dong
5:57 AM6:54 PM
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Yuktae-dong
5:58 AM6:53 PM
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Hongwŏn
5:59 AM6:53 PM
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Rajin
5:48 AM6:46 PM
| City | ↑ Sunrise | ↓ Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang |
6:09 AM
|
7:01 PM
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| Hamhŭng |
6:01 AM
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6:55 PM
|
| Namp’o |
6:10 AM
|
7:02 PM
|
| Sunch’ŏn |
6:08 AM
|
7:01 PM
|
| Hŭngnam |
6:00 AM
|
6:54 PM
|
| Kaesŏng |
6:06 AM
|
6:57 PM
|
| Wŏnsan |
6:02 AM
|
6:55 PM
|
| Chongjin |
5:50 AM
|
6:48 PM
|
| Sariwŏn |
6:09 AM
|
7:01 PM
|
| Sinŭiju |
6:13 AM
|
7:08 PM
|
| Haeju |
6:10 AM
|
7:01 PM
|
| Kanggye |
6:04 AM
|
7:00 PM
|
| Hyesan |
5:57 AM
|
6:54 PM
|
| Songnim-ni |
6:09 AM
|
7:02 PM
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| Manp’o |
6:05 AM
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7:01 PM
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| P’yŏngsŏng |
6:08 AM
|
7:01 PM
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| Hyesan-dong |
5:57 AM
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6:54 PM
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| Yuktae-dong |
5:58 AM
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6:53 PM
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| Hongwŏn |
5:59 AM
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6:53 PM
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| Rajin |
5:48 AM
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6:46 PM
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Information about North Korea
| Population | 25,549,819 |
| Area | 120,540 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 408 |
| FIPS Code | KN |
| Top Level Domain | .kp |
| Currency | Won (KPW) |
| Phone Prefix | +850 |
| Country Code | +850 |
| Postal Code Format | ###-### |
| Postal Code Regex | ^(\d{6})$ |
| Languages | KO-KP (ko-KP) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇨🇳 China, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇰🇷 South Korea |