Current Time in Asia/Pyongyang Time Zone
IANA Name: Asia/Pyongyang
Standard Offset: UTC +09:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The Asia/Pyongyang time zone at a glance
| Right now | 20:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+09:00 (9 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Abbreviation | KST |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Region | Asia |
What time is it in Asia/Pyongyang?
The current local time in the Asia/Pyongyang zone is 20:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on KST, which is UTC+09:00 - That's 9 hours ahead of UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Pyongyang keeps the same offset all year. The clocks never move forward or back, so you do not have to worry about daylight saving changes here. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert Asia/Pyongyang time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 21:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 00:00 UTC. These examples use today's KST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use Asia/Pyongyang when software asks for a time zone
Asia/Pyongyang is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC+09:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is Asia/Pyongyang time used?
It is the official local time in North Korea. Cities that use this zone include Chongjin, Haeju, Hamhŭng, Hŭngnam and Hyesan.
Best next checks for Asia/Pyongyang
For a real-world meeting, compare Asia/Pyongyang with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in North Korea? Remember they are on UTC+09:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The Asia/Pyongyang time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the Asia/Pyongyang time zone?
Asia/Pyongyang is a time zone in the Asia region. It runs on KST, which is UTC+09:00.
What is the UTC offset of Asia/Pyongyang?
Asia/Pyongyang is UTC+09:00 right now - 9 hours ahead of UTC. It stays the same all year.
Does Asia/Pyongyang use daylight saving time?
No. The clocks stay the same all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Which countries use Asia/Pyongyang time?
It is used in North Korea.
How Alarm.now reads Asia/Pyongyang
IANA rule set and current offset
Asia/Pyongyang is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation KST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.