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Current Time in Chongjin, North Korea

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

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Time zone of Chongjin

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

Time difference between Chongjin 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 Chongjin

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

Chongjin time FAQ

What time is it in Chongjin right now?

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

What time zone is Chongjin in?

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

Does Chongjin observe daylight saving time?

No. Chongjin stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Chongjin and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind Chongjin.

Other cities in North Korea

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