Current local time in Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Tŏkch’ŏn
Tŏkch’ŏn, South Pyongan, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 237,133.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | South Pyongan |
| Coordinates: | 39°45′N / 126°15′E |
| Population: | 237,133 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Tŏkch’ŏn
| 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
Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn today
| Sunrise: | 06:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:19 |
| Day length: | 10h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:24 – 18:14 |
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 Tŏkch’ŏn
- London+8 hTŏkch’ŏn is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hTŏkch’ŏn is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hTŏkch’ŏn is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tŏkch’ŏn time
What time zone is Tŏkch’ŏn in?
Tŏkch’ŏn uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Tŏkch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?
Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tŏkch’ŏn and London?
Right now Tŏkch’ŏn 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 Tŏkch’ŏn and New York?
Right now Tŏkch’ŏn 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.