Asia · North Korea
Current time in Pyongyang
Korean Standard Time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Pyongyang time
Pyongyang keeps one clock.
In Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, daily life unfolds under Korean Standard Time, a unique timezone adopted to align closely with solar midday, shaping a rhythm where daylight hours closely align with work schedules aligned to local noon.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pyongyang's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is unique about the timezone in Pyongyang?
- Pyongyang uses Korean Standard Time (KST), set at UTC+9, which was adjusted in 2018 to better align with solar noon in the region.
- How does daylight saving time affect Pyongyang?
- North Korea does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining a consistent time year-round.
- Are there any historical changes to Pyongyang's timezone?
- In 2018, North Korea shifted its clocks forward by 30 minutes to better synchronize with local solar time.
- How does Pyongyang's timezone compare to China's?
- Pyongyang uses KST (UTC+9), while China uses a single time zone (CST, UTC+8) despite spanning multiple geographical time zones.
- What is the impact of Pyongyang's latitude on its timezone?
- Located at 39°N, Pyongyang's timezone ensures that local solar noon closely matches clock noon, facilitating coordination with neighboring regions in East Asia.
- How does North Korea handle international coordination with its timezone?
- North Korea often adjusts its working hours to facilitate better synchronization with global partners.
- What special considerations should remote workers keep in mind?
- When coordinating with Pyongyang, note the time difference impact on meeting scheduling, as Pyongyang operates on KST.
- What daylight affects Pyongyang, North Korea?
- With consistent time and no daylight saving, Pyongyang experiences uniform daylight hours throughout the year.
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