Current local time in Hongwŏn, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Hongwŏn
Hongwŏn, South Hamgyong, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 70,923.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | South Hamgyong |
| Coordinates: | 40°02′N / 127°57′E |
| Population: | 70,923 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Hongwŏn
| 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
Hongwŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hongwŏn today
| Sunrise: | 06:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:38 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 10h 51m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:19 – 18:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hongwŏn
- London+8 hHongwŏn is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHongwŏn is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHongwŏn is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hongwŏn time
What time zone is Hongwŏn in?
Hongwŏn uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hongwŏn observe daylight saving time?
Hongwŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hongwŏn and London?
Right now Hongwŏn 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 Hongwŏn and New York?
Right now Hongwŏn 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.