Current Time in Pyongyang, North Korea 🇰🇵
Lat/Long: 39.04° N, 125.76° E
Elevation: 43 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in North Korea
Province: Pyongyang
Country: 🇰🇵 North Korea (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: KST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in North Korea: KST
Pyongyang is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Pyongyang, North Korea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Pyongyang
Pyongyang gets 14h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pyongyang is at 05:10 and sunset in Pyongyang is at 20:04.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Pyongyang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Pyongyang right now.
Other Cities in North Korea with Local Time
Cities Sharing Pyongyang's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pyongyang.
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Prayer Times in Pyongyang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 Jun ● | 03:07 | 05:10 | 12:37 | 16:34 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:07 | 05:10 | 12:37 | 16:34 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:07 | 05:10 | 12:37 | 16:34 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:07 | 05:10 | 12:38 | 16:34 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:07 | 05:11 | 12:38 | 16:35 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:07 | 05:11 | 12:38 | 16:35 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:07 | 05:11 | 12:38 | 16:35 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
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14-day Forecast for Pyongyang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pyongyang
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Pyongyang. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Pyongyang
View the detailed moon calendar for Pyongyang with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Pyongyang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,282 km | ESE (103deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,160 km | SW (214deg) |
| Singapore | 4,746 km | SSW (213deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,509 km | W (262deg) |
| Moscow | 6,412 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 6,650 km | W (279deg) |
| Sydney | 8,520 km | SSE (158deg) |
| London | 8,662 km | NNW (329deg) |
Pyongyang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pyongyang and you would surface near Villa Gesell, Argentina, about 310 km from the antipodal point at 39.0deg S, 54.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pyongyang
What time is it in Pyongyang right now?
The current local time in Pyongyang is 22:20 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Pyongyang follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What time zone is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang uses the Asia/Pyongyang IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Pyongyang?
Is Pyongyang on daylight saving time right now?
No — Pyongyang is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pyongyang today?
Today in Pyongyang: sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset is at 20:04, giving 14h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pyongyang tonight?
The moon phase over Pyongyang tonight is Waxing Crescent with 3.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Pyongyang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pyongyang, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.

