Current time in
Pyongyang, North Korea
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Asia/Pyongyang · UTC+09:00 · DST not in effect
About Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea observes UTC+09:00 right now on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KST). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Pyongyang, North Korea lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Abbreviation
- KST
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Pyongyang, North Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
Pyongyang, North Korea vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang (this zone) | UTC+09:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Pyongyang, North Korea right now? ▾
The current time in Pyongyang, North Korea is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+09:00).
What is the UTC offset for Pyongyang, North Korea? ▾
Pyongyang, North Korea is currently at UTC+09:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Pyongyang, North Korea observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Pyongyang, North Korea is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Pyongyang, North Korea use? ▾
Pyongyang, North Korea uses the Asia/Pyongyang IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.