Time Now in Hwangju-ŭp, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 38.67° N, 125.78° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 97 cities in North Korea by population
Province: North Hwanghae
Country: 🇰🇵 North Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in North Korea: KST
Clocks in Hwangju-ŭp are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Pyongyang zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Hwangju-ŭp sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 23 m, Hwangju-ŭp is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 1272 km away. Hwangju-ŭp is a significant city in North Korea, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Hwangju-ŭp at 05:28 and sets at 19:57, giving 14h 29m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Hwangju-ŭp
Daylight Hours in Hwangju-ŭp
Hwangju-ŭp gets 14h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hwangju-ŭp is at 05:28 and sunset in Hwangju-ŭp is at 19:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 27m near the December solstice to 14h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hwangju-ŭp and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hwangju-ŭp right now.
Other Cities in North Korea with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Hwangju-ŭp
What is the current local time in Hwangju-ŭp?
The live local time in Hwangju-ŭp is shown at the top of this page and updates every second, currently 06:52 (KST).
Which time zone does Hwangju-ŭp use?
Hwangju-ŭp uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
Do the clocks change in Hwangju-ŭp?
No. Hwangju-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time, so its offset stays the same all year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Hwangju-ŭp?
With an offset of UTC+09:00, midday UTC corresponds to about 21:00 in Hwangju-ŭp.
Cities Sharing Hwangju-ŭp's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hwangju-ŭp.
Weather in Hwangju-ŭp
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Hwangju-ŭp
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 03:33 | 05:27 | 12:43 | 16:37 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:34 | 05:28 | 12:43 | 16:37 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:35 | 05:29 | 12:43 | 16:37 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:36 | 05:30 | 12:43 | 16:36 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:38 | 05:31 | 12:43 | 16:36 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:39 | 05:31 | 12:43 | 16:36 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:40 | 05:32 | 12:43 | 16:36 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
14-day Forecast for Hwangju-ŭp
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hwangju-ŭp
Sunrise
in Hwangju-ŭp
↑
5:28 AM
Sunset
in Hwangju-ŭp
↓
7:57 PM
Day Length
14h 29m
Dawn
in Hwangju-ŭp
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Hwangju-ŭp
8:29 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Hwangju-ŭp
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Hwangju-ŭp
How Far Is Hwangju-ŭp From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,272 km | E (101deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,127 km | SW (215deg) |
| Singapore | 4,713 km | SSW (214deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,506 km | W (262deg) |
| Moscow | 6,444 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,659 km | W (280deg) |
| Sydney | 8,481 km | SSE (158deg) |
| London | 8,698 km | NNW (329deg) |
Hwangju-ŭp's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hwangju-ŭp and you would surface near Villa Gesell, Argentina, about 288 km from the antipodal point at 38.7deg S, 54.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hwangju-ŭp
What time is it in Hwangju-ŭp right now?
The current local time in Hwangju-ŭp is 06:52 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Hwangju-ŭp follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Hwangju-ŭp in?
Hwangju-ŭp 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 Hwangju-ŭp?
Hwangju-ŭp is UTC+09:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Hwangju-ŭp local time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Hwangju-ŭp on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hwangju-ŭp is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hwangju-ŭp today?
Today in Hwangju-ŭp: sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 19:57, giving 14h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hwangju-ŭp tonight?
The moon phase over Hwangju-ŭp tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Hwangju-ŭp?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hwangju-ŭp, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.