Country time
Current time in North Korea
The current time in North Korea is 3:47:25 PM. If you are looking for current time in North Korea, North Korea time zone, or wondering what time is it in North Korea, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
Asia/Pyongyang
Current local time in North Korea
Local time
3:47:25 PM
Local date
May 21, 2026
Time zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Daylight saving time
Not currently observed
If you are searching for the current time in North Korea, the live local time appears above. This page also helps with North Korea time zone lookups, UTC offset checks, and quick planning across regions.
Time zone in North Korea
The North Korea time zone shown on this page is Asia/Pyongyang. The current UTC offset is UTC+09:00, and the time zone abbreviation is GMT+9.
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Countries sharing the same time as North Korea
These countries currently share the same UTC offset as North Korea. Use this list to compare countries with the same local clock time right now.
Major cities in North Korea
Browse city pages for more detailed local time information inside North Korea.
Planning calls, travel, and work with North Korea time
Meeting planning
Compare the current time in North Korea with other countries to find practical meeting windows.
Travel coordination
Use the North Korea time zone and UTC offset when planning arrivals, departures, and cross-border schedules.
Business hours
Check the local time in North Korea before making calls, sending messages, or arranging international support hours.
Practical time planning for North Korea
Use this section when you need more than the current clock. It shows how North Korea lines up with common business and travel reference points right now, using the active offset UTC+09:00.
| Reference place | Local time now | Compared with North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Thu 2:47 AM | North Korea is 13 hours ahead |
| London | Thu 7:47 AM | North Korea is 8 hours ahead |
| Lagos | Thu 7:47 AM | North Korea is 8 hours ahead |
| Dubai | Thu 10:47 AM | North Korea is 5 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Thu 3:47 PM | North Korea is same local time |
Best use cases
For calls, use the comparison table as a quick screen, then confirm a date-specific slot in the meeting planner. This matters most when either side observes daylight saving time.
How this page is calculated
Country clocks use IANA time zone identifiers, browser internationalization data, and the current date so seasonal offset changes are reflected automatically.
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Frequently asked questions about time in North Korea
What time is it in North Korea right now?
The current time in North Korea is 3:47:25 PM. This page shows the live local time, time zone, local date, and UTC offset for North Korea.
What time zone is North Korea in?
North Korea uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone on this page.
What is the UTC offset for North Korea?
North Korea currently uses the UTC offset UTC+09:00.
Does North Korea observe daylight saving time?
North Korea is not currently observing daylight saving time.