Pyongyang does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST year-round.
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KST · UTC+9
Pyongyang Time Zone: KST and UTC+9
Pyongyang operates on KST (UTC+9), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 9 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Pyongyang.
Pyongyang does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST year-round. This means the time difference between Pyongyang and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Pyongyang, useful reference points: Pyongyang is 9 hours ahead of London on GMT and 14 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Pyongyang right now?
Pyongyang follows KST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Pyongyang, updated every second.
What time zone is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang is in KST (UTC+9). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Pyongyang.
Does Pyongyang observe daylight saving time?
Pyongyang does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on KST year-round.
What is the time difference between Pyongyang and London?
Pyongyang (KST, UTC+9) is 9 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Pyongyang and New York?
Pyongyang (KST, UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..