Current Time in Hŭngnam, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 39.84° N, 127.63° E
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 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
The time now in Hŭngnam, North Korea is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hŭngnam currently observes KST, UTC+9. Hŭngnam sits in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+09:00. Hŭngnam does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Being in the temperate belt, Hŭngnam sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Hŭngnam lies barely above sea level, at roughly 3 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 1152 km away. Hŭngnam ranks among the biggest cities in North Korea, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Hŭngnam Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hŭngnam
Hŭngnam gets 10h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hŭngnam is at 06:52 and sunset in Hŭngnam is at 17:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 20m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hŭngnam and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hŭngnam right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in North Korea
Cities Sharing Hŭngnam's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hŭngnam.
Weather in Hŭngnam
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Prayer Times in Hŭngnam
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 05:18 | 06:51 | 12:13 | 15:09 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:19 | 06:52 | 12:13 | 15:08 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:20 | 06:54 | 12:13 | 15:07 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:21 | 06:55 | 12:13 | 15:06 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:22 | 06:56 | 12:13 | 15:05 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:23 | 06:57 | 12:13 | 15:04 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:24 | 06:58 | 12:13 | 15:03 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
14-day Forecast for Hŭngnam
Moon Phases & Times for Hŭngnam
Distances & Clock Changes in Hŭngnam
How Far Is Hŭngnam From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,152 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,326 km | SW (217deg) |
| Singapore | 4,910 km | SW (215deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,680 km | W (263deg) |
| Moscow | 6,453 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,793 km | W (280deg) |
| Sydney | 8,547 km | SSE (160deg) |
| London | 8,667 km | NNW (330deg) |
Hŭngnam's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hŭngnam and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.8deg S, 52.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hŭngnam
What time is it in Hŭngnam right now?
The current local time in Hŭngnam is 23:32 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Hŭngnam follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Hŭngnam in?
Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam?
Is Hŭngnam on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hŭngnam is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 27, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Hŭngnam tonight?
The moon phase over Hŭngnam tonight is Waning Gibbous with 97.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Hŭngnam?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hŭngnam, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.