Current Time in North Korea 🇰🇵
Check the current local time anywhere in North Korea. Below you'll find live clocks for North Korea's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in North Korea
- Chongjin Sun 10:39:09
- Haeju Sun 10:39:09
- Hamhŭng Sun 10:39:09
- Hyesan Sun 10:39:09
- Hŭngnam Sun 10:39:09
- Kaesŏng Sun 10:39:09
- Kanggye Sun 10:39:09
- Namp’o Sun 10:39:09
- Pyongyang Sun 10:39:09
- Rajin Sun 10:39:09
- Sariwŏn Sun 10:39:09
- Sinŭiju Sun 10:39:09
- Sunch’ŏn Sun 10:39:09
- Wŏnsan Sun 10:39:09
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Chongjin | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Haeju | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Hamhŭng | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Hyesan | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Hŭngnam | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Kaesŏng | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Kanggye | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Namp’o | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Pyongyang | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Rajin | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Sariwŏn | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Sinŭiju | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Sunch’ŏn | Sun 10:39:09 |
| Wŏnsan | Sun 10:39:09 |
IANA time zones in North Korea
North Korea maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Pyongyang KST · UTC+09:00
Does North Korea have multiple time zones?
North Korea is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in North Korea at a glance
| Current main time | 10:39 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | KST |
| Capital | Pyongyang |
| Cities tracked | 14 |
How many time zones does North Korea have?
North Korea keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+09:00.
Does North Korea change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. North Korea stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in North Korea
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 21:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 00:00 UTC. If North Korea has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with North Korea
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Pyongyang or another major city in North Korea. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in North Korea
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. The biggest cities in North Korea include Pyongyang, Hamhŭng, Namp’o, Sunch’ŏn and Hŭngnam. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in North Korea has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in North Korea - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does North Korea have?
North Korea uses one time zone nationwide.
Does North Korea use daylight saving time?
No - North Korea keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in North Korea right now?
It is about 10:39 on Sunday in the main time zone of North Korea. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the North Korea time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects North Korea to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Pyongyang, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | North Korea 🇰🇵 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | KP / PRK |
| Capital city clock | Pyongyang |
| Cities shown | 14 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+09:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Pyongyang time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.