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Current Time in North Korea

North Korea is on Korean Standard Time – JST (UTC+9) right now. North Korea does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Pyongyang

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Time zone of North Korea

Time zoneKorean Standard Time
AbbreviationJST
UTC offsetUTC+9
IANA time zone idAsia/Pyongyang
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between North Korea and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York14 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles17 hours behind--:--
London9 hours behind--:--
Paris8 hours behind--:--
Dubai5 hours behind--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Manila1 hour behind--:--
TokyoSame time--:--
Sydney2 hours ahead--:--
Toronto14 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in North Korea

North Korea does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+9 all year, so conversions never shift.

North Korea time FAQ

What time is it in North Korea right now?

North Korea is on JST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in North Korea, updated every second.

What time zone is North Korea in?

North Korea is in Korean Standard Time, abbreviated JST, UTC+9. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Pyongyang.

Does North Korea observe daylight saving time?

No. North Korea stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between North Korea and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind North Korea.

Current time in North Korea cities

PyongyangNampoHamhungHungnamChongjinSunchonWonsanKaesongKanggyeHyesonHaejuKimchaekManpoSinuijuSariwon

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.