Current Time in North Korea
North Korea uses Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across North Korea below.
Time across North Korea
1 cities trackedNorth Korea is in a single time zone — Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| PyongyangCapital | --:-- | Asia/Pyongyang · +09:00FNJ |
Pyongyang vs the World
Current time difference between Pyongyang, North Korea and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Pyongyang |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 13h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 8h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 5h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 1h ahead of |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | Same time |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | UTC+10 | 1h behind |
Business Hours in Pyongyang (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Pyongyang, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Pyongyang | 5:00 PM in Pyongyang |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| London | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Dubai | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 5:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Singapore | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is North Korea in?
North Korea uses Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in North Korea right now?
The current time in Pyongyang is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does North Korea observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — North Korea does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does North Korea have?
North Korea has 1 time zone (Asia/Pyongyang).
What is North Korea's UTC / GMT offset?
North Korea is in Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout North Korea?
Yes — the whole of North Korea shares one time zone (Asia/Pyongyang, UTC+09:00).
What is the time difference between North Korea and India?
North Korea (UTC+09:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.