Current Time in Yŏnggwang-ŭp, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 40.02° N, 127.45° E
Elevation: 35 m above sea level
Population rank: #44 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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp, North Korea is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Yŏnggwang-ŭp currently observes KST, UTC+9. Yŏnggwang-ŭp keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. Yŏnggwang-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Yŏnggwang-ŭp sits at a modest 35 m above sea level. Yŏnggwang-ŭp is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 1174 km off. Yŏnggwang-ŭp is a significant city in North Korea, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Yŏnggwang-ŭp sees 11h 10m between a 06:40 sunrise and a 17:51 sunset.
Yŏnggwang-ŭp Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Yŏnggwang-ŭp gets 11h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Yŏnggwang-ŭp is at 06:40 and sunset in Yŏnggwang-ŭp is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Yŏnggwang-ŭp and Major Cities
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Yŏnggwang-ŭp:
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Cities Sharing Yŏnggwang-ŭp's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Yŏnggwang-ŭp.
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Prayer Times in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:07 | 06:39 | 12:16 | 15:23 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:08 | 06:40 | 12:15 | 15:22 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:09 | 06:42 | 12:15 | 15:20 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:10 | 06:43 | 12:15 | 15:19 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:11 | 06:44 | 12:15 | 15:18 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:12 | 06:45 | 12:15 | 15:17 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:13 | 06:46 | 12:14 | 15:16 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
14-day Forecast for Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Sunrise
in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 10m
Dawn
in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
6:12 AM
Dusk
in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
6:18 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
How Far Is Yŏnggwang-ŭp From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,174 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,333 km | SW (216deg) |
| Singapore | 4,918 km | SW (215deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,668 km | W (262deg) |
| Moscow | 6,427 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,775 km | W (280deg) |
| Sydney | 8,571 km | SSE (160deg) |
| London | 8,642 km | NNW (330deg) |
Yŏnggwang-ŭp's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Yŏnggwang-ŭp and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.0deg S, 52.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yŏnggwang-ŭp
What time is it in Yŏnggwang-ŭp right now?
The current local time in Yŏnggwang-ŭp is 19:06 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Yŏnggwang-ŭp follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Yŏnggwang-ŭp in?
Yŏnggwang-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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp?
To turn UTC into Yŏnggwang-ŭp time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward, which places Yŏnggwang-ŭp at UTC+09:00 right now.
Is Yŏnggwang-ŭp on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Yŏnggwang-ŭp as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yŏnggwang-ŭp today?
Yŏnggwang-ŭp sees sunrise at 06:40 and sunset at 17:51 today, giving 11h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Yŏnggwang-ŭp tonight?
Tonight the moon over Yŏnggwang-ŭp is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 21.2%.
What is solar time in Yŏnggwang-ŭp?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Yŏnggwang-ŭp, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.