Current Time in Wŏnsan, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 39.15° N, 127.44° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 97 cities in North Korea by population
Province: Kangwŏn-do
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 Wŏnsan, North Korea is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Wŏnsan currently observes KST, UTC+9. Local time in Wŏnsan runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Pyongyang). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Being in the temperate belt, Wŏnsan sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Wŏnsan lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 1144 km away. A major centre in North Korea, Wŏnsan keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Wŏnsan Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Wŏnsan
Wŏnsan gets 10h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wŏnsan is at 06:52 and sunset in Wŏnsan is at 17:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Wŏnsan and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in North Korea
Cities Sharing Wŏnsan's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 05:19 | 06:51 | 12:14 | 15:11 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:20 | 06:52 | 12:14 | 15:10 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:21 | 06:53 | 12:14 | 15:09 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:22 | 06:54 | 12:13 | 15:08 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:23 | 06:55 | 12:13 | 15:07 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:24 | 06:57 | 12:13 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:25 | 06:58 | 12:13 | 15:05 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Wŏnsan
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
97.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:15
Distances & Clock Changes in Wŏnsan
How Far Is Wŏnsan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,144 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,255 km | SW (218deg) |
| Singapore | 4,838 km | SW (216deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,655 km | W (263deg) |
| Moscow | 6,499 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 6,791 km | W (280deg) |
| Sydney | 8,480 km | SSE (160deg) |
| London | 8,726 km | NNW (330deg) |
Wŏnsan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wŏnsan and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 52.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wŏnsan
What time is it in Wŏnsan right now?
The current local time in Wŏnsan is 22:40 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Wŏnsan follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Wŏnsan in?
Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan?
Is Wŏnsan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Wŏnsan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 27, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Wŏnsan tonight?
Tonight the moon over Wŏnsan is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 97.1%.
What is solar time in Wŏnsan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wŏnsan, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.