Current local time in Hamhŭng, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 559,056.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | South Hamgyong |
| Coordinates: | 39°55′N / 127°32′E |
| Population: | 559,056 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Hamhŭng
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Pyongyang |
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| Time zone name: | Korean Standard Time (KST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Hamhŭng does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hamhŭng today
| Sunrise: | 06:47 |
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| Sunset: | 17:41 |
| Solar noon: | 12:14 |
| Day length: | 10h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:19 – 18:08 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hamhŭng
- London+8 hHamhŭng is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHamhŭng is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHamhŭng is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hamhŭng time
What time zone is Hamhŭng in?
Hamhŭng uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hamhŭng observe daylight saving time?
Hamhŭng does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hamhŭng and London?
Right now Hamhŭng is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Hamhŭng and New York?
Right now Hamhŭng is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.