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