Time Now in Hongwŏn, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 40.03° N, 127.96° E
Elevation: 29 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 97 cities in North Korea by population
Province: South Hamgyong
Country: 🇰🇵 North Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in North Korea: KST
Hongwŏn 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 Hongwŏn, North Korea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hongwŏn
Daylight Hours in Hongwŏn
Hongwŏn gets 14h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hongwŏn is at 05:14 and sunset in Hongwŏn is at 19:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hongwŏn and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Hongwŏn
What is the current local time in Hongwŏn?
The live local time in Hongwŏn is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hongwŏn currently observes KST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Hongwŏn in?
Hongwŏn uses the KST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Hongwŏn observe daylight saving time?
No. Hongwŏn stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hongwŏn's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hongwŏn.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:14 | 05:14 | 12:34 | 16:31 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:16 | 05:15 | 12:34 | 16:31 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:17 | 05:16 | 12:34 | 16:30 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:18 | 05:17 | 12:34 | 16:30 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:20 | 05:17 | 12:34 | 16:30 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:21 | 05:18 | 12:34 | 16:30 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:23 | 05:19 | 12:34 | 16:30 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hongwŏn
Sunrise
in Hongwŏn
↑
5:14 AM
Sunset
in Hongwŏn
↓
7:53 PM
Day Length
14h 38m
Dawn
in Hongwŏn
4:42 AM
Dusk
in Hongwŏn
8:25 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Hongwŏn
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Hongwŏn
How Far Is Hongwŏn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,134 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,360 km | SW (218deg) |
| Singapore | 4,944 km | SW (216deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,711 km | W (263deg) |
| Moscow | 6,455 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,817 km | W (280deg) |
| Sydney | 8,557 km | SSE (160deg) |
| London | 8,663 km | NNW (330deg) |
Hongwŏn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hongwŏn and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.0deg S, 52.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hongwŏn
What time is it in Hongwŏn right now?
The current local time in Hongwŏn is 07:31 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Hongwŏn follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Hongwŏn in?
Hongwŏn 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 Hongwŏn?
Is Hongwŏn on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hongwŏn is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hongwŏn today?
Today in Hongwŏn: sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset is at 19:53, giving 14h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hongwŏn tonight?
The moon phase over Hongwŏn tonight is Waxing Crescent with 25.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Hongwŏn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hongwŏn, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.