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Time in PyongyangUTC+09

Live clock and time-zone data for Pyongyang, North Korea — Pyongyang (Asia/Pyongyang), UTC+09 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
17:34
Sat 02 May 2026 · Day
Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09
Abbreviation
GMT+9
Population
3,255,288
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Cultural and business context

Pyongyang keeps time under Pyongyang (Asia/Pyongyang) — a UTC+09 offset from UTC at the moment. Most North Korea workplaces operate from 08:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00. North Korea does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+09 year-round.

Currency
KPW ₩
Dial
+850
Work day
08:00–18:00
Lunch
12:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Pyongyang, other cities are at
Shanghai11:00
Mumbai08:30
Tokyo12:00
New York23:00
London04:00
Singapore11:00
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Best hours to meet with Shanghai
Morning meeting (both on-shift)08:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Pyongyang ↔ Shanghai
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone abbreviation does Pyongyang use?

Pyongyang uses the abbreviation GMT+9, which corresponds to the IANA zone Asia/Pyongyang.

Does Pyongyang observe daylight saving time?

No — North Korea does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+09 year-round.

What's the best time to call Pyongyang from Shanghai?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Shanghai and Pyongyang without falling outside office hours.

What are typical business hours in Pyongyang?

Offices in North Korea typically run from 08:00 to 18:00 local time.

Is it daytime in Pyongyang right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Pyongyang.

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