What time is it in Hongwŏn right now?

Hongwŏn is on Asia/Pyongyang, currently UTC+9. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Hongwŏn in?

Hongwŏn uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang, which is UTC+9 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Hongwŏn observe daylight saving time?

No. Hongwŏn stays on UTC+9 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Hongwŏn today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:25 AM and sets at about 7:43 PM local time in Hongwŏn, giving roughly 14h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:35 PM.

North Korea · South Hamgyong

Current local time in Hongwŏn

Hongwŏn keeps time on the Asia/Pyongyang zone, currently UTC+9. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Hongwŏn, South Hamgyong

12:05

Sun, Jul 26UTC+9

Hongwŏn time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset: UTC+9
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: North Korea
Region: South Hamgyong
Coordinates: 40.03°, 127.96°
Population: 70,923
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Hongwŏn today

Computed from Hongwŏn's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Solar noon: 12:35 PM
Day length: 14h 18m
Civil dawn: 4:49 AM
Civil dusk: 8:19 PM
Golden hour ends: 5:59 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:09 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Hongwŏn time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Hongwŏn is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:05 PM	16h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:05 AM	8h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:05 AM	5h ahead
TokyoJapan	12:05 PM	same time

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Hongwŏn time

Scheduling across Asia/Pyongyang is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Hongwŏn and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Asia/Pyongyang.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Hongwŏn does not.Add to your boardKeep Hongwŏn beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Hongwŏn offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Asia/Pyongyang baked in, not guessed.

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Hongwŏntime — questions & answers

What time is it in Hongwŏn right now?: Hongwŏn is on Asia/Pyongyang, currently UTC+9. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Hongwŏn in?: Hongwŏn uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang, which is UTC+9 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Hongwŏn observe daylight saving time?: No. Hongwŏn stays on UTC+9 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Hongwŏn today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:25 AM and sets at about 7:43 PM local time in Hongwŏn, giving roughly 14h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:35 PM.