Current Time in Pyongyang, North Korea

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

KST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Pyongyang

UTC Offset

UTC+9

Country

North Korea (KP)

Location Details

Coordinates

39.0392°, 125.7625°

Population

3.3M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) — 24 km

Nearby Cities

• Adelaide — Australia
• Bali — Indonesia
• Beijing — China
• Brisbane — Australia
• Guangzhou — China
• Hong Kong — China
• Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia
• Manila — Philippines

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Pyongyang in?

Pyongyang is in the KST time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), which is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Pyongyang observe Daylight Saving Time?

Pyongyang uses the Asia/Pyongyang IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Pyongyang?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Pyongyang, North Korea. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Pyongyang?

Pyongyang has a UTC offset of UTC+9. This means it is 9 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Pyongyang?

Pyongyang is served by Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ).