Time Now in Hongch’ŏn, South Korea 🇰🇷
Lat/Long: 37.69° N, 127.89° E
Elevation: 137 m above sea level
Population rank: #70 of 295 cities in South Korea by population
Province: Gangwon-do
Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Korea: KST
Hongch’ŏn is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Hongch’ŏn, South Korea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hongch’ŏn
Daylight Hours in Hongch’ŏn
Hongch’ŏn gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hongch’ŏn is at 05:20 and sunset in Hongch’ŏn is at 19:48.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 33m near the December solstice to 14h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hongch’ŏn and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hongch’ŏn right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hongch’ŏn
What is the current local time in Hongch’ŏn?
The live local time in Hongch’ŏn is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hongch’ŏn currently observes KST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Hongch’ŏn in?
Hongch’ŏn uses the KST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Hongch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?
No. Hongch’ŏn stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hongch’ŏn's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hongch’ŏn.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:27 | 05:20 | 12:34 | 16:27 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:28 | 05:21 | 12:34 | 16:26 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:30 | 05:21 | 12:34 | 16:26 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:31 | 05:22 | 12:34 | 16:26 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:32 | 05:23 | 12:34 | 16:26 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:33 | 05:24 | 12:34 | 16:26 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:34 | 05:25 | 12:34 | 16:26 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hongch’ŏn
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hongch’ŏn
Sunrise
in Hongch’ŏn
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Hongch’ŏn
↓
7:48 PM
Day Length
14h 27m
Dawn
in Hongch’ŏn
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Hongch’ŏn
8:18 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Hongch’ŏn
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:11
Distances & Clock Changes in Hongch’ŏn
How Far Is Hongch’ŏn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,072 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,155 km | SW (221deg) |
| Singapore | 4,731 km | SW (217deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,676 km | W (265deg) |
| Moscow | 6,648 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 6,860 km | W (281deg) |
| Sydney | 8,314 km | SSE (160deg) |
| London | 8,886 km | NNW (330deg) |
Hongch’ŏn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hongch’ŏn and you would surface near Punta del Este, Uruguay, about 396 km from the antipodal point at 37.7deg S, 52.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hongch’ŏn
What time is it in Hongch’ŏn right now?
The current local time in Hongch’ŏn is 03:13 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Hongch’ŏn follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What time zone is Hongch’ŏn in?
Hongch’ŏn uses the Asia/Seoul 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 Hongch’ŏn?
Is Hongch’ŏn on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hongch’ŏn is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hongch’ŏn today?
Today in Hongch’ŏn: sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset is at 19:48, giving 14h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hongch’ŏn tonight?
The moon phase over Hongch’ŏn tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Hongch’ŏn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hongch’ŏn, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.