Current Time in Kaesŏng, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 37.97° N, 126.55° E
Elevation: 42 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 97 cities in North Korea by population
Province: Kaesong
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
Daylight Hours in Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng gets 14h 45m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 19:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:33 | 16:27 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:33 | 16:27 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:33 | 16:28 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:34 | 16:28 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:34 | 16:28 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:34 | 16:28 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:11 | 05:10 | 12:34 | 16:29 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kaesŏng
Sunrise
in Kaesŏng
↑
5:11 AM
Sunset
in Kaesŏng
↓
7:56 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in Kaesŏng
4:39 AM
Dusk
in Kaesŏng
8:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kaesŏng
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:44
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How Far Is Kaesŏng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,193 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,104 km | SW (218deg) |
| Singapore | 4,687 km | SW (215deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,563 km | W (263deg) |
| Moscow | 6,547 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 6,738 km | W (280deg) |
| Sydney | 8,385 km | SSE (159deg) |
| London | 8,800 km | NNW (329deg) |
Kaesŏng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kaesŏng and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.0deg S, 53.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaesŏng
What time is it in Kaesŏng right now?
The current local time in Kaesŏng is 14:23 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Kaesŏng follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Kaesŏng in?
Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng?
Is Kaesŏng on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kaesŏng is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kaesŏng today?
Today in Kaesŏng: sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 19:56, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kaesŏng tonight?
The moon phase over Kaesŏng tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kaesŏng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kaesŏng, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.