What time is it in Kowŏn-ŭp right now?

Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp in?

Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp observe daylight saving time?

No. Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:35 AM and sets at about 7:39 PM local time in Kowŏn-ŭp, giving roughly 14h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:37 PM.

North Korea · South Hamgyong

Current local time in Kowŏn-ŭp

Kowŏn-ŭp 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

Kowŏn-ŭp, South Hamgyong

12:05

Sat, Aug 1UTC+9

Kowŏn-ŭp 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: 39.44°, 127.24°
Population: 21,490
Local date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Kowŏn-ŭp today

Computed from Kowŏn-ŭp'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: 5:35 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Solar noon: 12:37 PM
Day length: 14h 4m
Civil dawn: 5:00 AM
Civil dusk: 8:13 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:08 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:05 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Kowŏn-ŭp time difference from major cities

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

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

Working with Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp does not.Add to your boardKeep Kowŏn-ŭp beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Kowŏn-ŭp offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Asia/Pyongyang baked in, not guessed.

Other cities in North Korea

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All North Korea cities and time zones

Kowŏn-ŭptime — questions & answers

What time is it in Kowŏn-ŭp right now?: Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp in?: Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp observe daylight saving time?: No. Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:35 AM and sets at about 7:39 PM local time in Kowŏn-ŭp, giving roughly 14h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:37 PM.