Time Now in Kapsan-ŭp, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 41.09° N, 128.29° E
Elevation: 813 m above sea level
Population rank: #49 of 97 cities in North Korea by population
Province: Ryanggang
Country: 🇰🇵 North Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in North Korea: KST
Kapsan-ŭp sits in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, UTC+09:00. Kapsan-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 15 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Kapsan-ŭp sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Kapsan-ŭp stands at an elevated 813 m above the sea. Kapsan-ŭp is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 1157 km off. Kapsan-ŭp is a significant city in North Korea, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Kapsan-ŭp sees 14h 43m between a 05:11 sunrise and a 19:54 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Kapsan-ŭp
Daylight Hours in Kapsan-ŭp
Kapsan-ŭp gets 14h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kapsan-ŭp is at 05:11 and sunset in Kapsan-ŭp is at 19:54.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 12m near the December solstice to 15h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kapsan-ŭp and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kapsan-ŭp right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kapsan-ŭp
What time is it in Kapsan-ŭp right now?
Right now it is 06:53 (KST) in Kapsan-ŭp; the clock at the top of the page ticks every second.
Which time zone does Kapsan-ŭp use?
The time zone for Kapsan-ŭp is Asia/Pyongyang (standard offset UTC+09:00).
Does Kapsan-ŭp observe daylight saving time?
No. Kapsan-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time, so its offset stays the same all year.
What is the time difference for Kapsan-ŭp?
With an offset of UTC+09:00, midday UTC corresponds to about 21:00 in Kapsan-ŭp.
Cities Sharing Kapsan-ŭp's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kapsan-ŭp.
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Prayer Times in Kapsan-ŭp
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 03:07 | 05:10 | 12:33 | 16:31 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:09 | 05:11 | 12:33 | 16:31 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:10 | 05:12 | 12:33 | 16:31 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:12 | 05:13 | 12:33 | 16:31 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:13 | 05:14 | 12:33 | 16:30 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:15 | 05:15 | 12:33 | 16:30 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:16 | 05:16 | 12:33 | 16:30 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
14-day Forecast for Kapsan-ŭp
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kapsan-ŭp
Sunrise
in Kapsan-ŭp
↑
5:11 AM
Sunset
in Kapsan-ŭp
↓
7:54 PM
Day Length
14h 43m
Dawn
in Kapsan-ŭp
4:38 AM
Dusk
in Kapsan-ŭp
8:27 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kapsan-ŭp
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Kapsan-ŭp
How Far Is Kapsan-ŭp From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,157 km | ESE (118deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,471 km | SW (217deg) |
| Singapore | 5,056 km | SW (216deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,754 km | W (262deg) |
| Moscow | 6,386 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,825 km | W (280deg) |
| London | 8,575 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Sydney | 8,659 km | SSE (161deg) |
Kapsan-ŭp's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kapsan-ŭp and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.1deg S, 51.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kapsan-ŭp
What time is it in Kapsan-ŭp right now?
The current local time in Kapsan-ŭp is 06:53 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Kapsan-ŭp follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Kapsan-ŭp in?
Kapsan-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 Kapsan-ŭp?
Is Kapsan-ŭp on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kapsan-ŭp is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kapsan-ŭp today?
Today in Kapsan-ŭp: sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 19:54, giving 14h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kapsan-ŭp tonight?
The moon phase over Kapsan-ŭp tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Kapsan-ŭp?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kapsan-ŭp, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.