What time is it in Samch’ŏn right now?

Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn in?

Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?

No. Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:40 AM and sets at about 7:49 PM local time in Samch’ŏn, giving roughly 14h 10m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:45 PM.

North Korea · South Hwanghae

Current local time in Samch’ŏn

Samch’ŏn 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

Samch’ŏn, South Hwanghae

01:14

Sun, Jul 26UTC+9

Samch’ŏn 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 Hwanghae
Coordinates: 38.36°, 125.33°
Population: 86,042
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Samch’ŏn today

Computed from Samch’ŏn'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: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Solar noon: 12:45 PM
Day length: 14h 10m
Civil dawn: 5:05 AM
Civil dusk: 8:24 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:13 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:16 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Samch’ŏn time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Samch’ŏn is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:14 PM	16h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:14 AM	8h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:14 AM	5h ahead
TokyoJapan	01:14 PM	same time

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

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

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Samch’ŏntime — questions & answers

What time is it in Samch’ŏn right now?: Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn in?: Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?: No. Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:40 AM and sets at about 7:49 PM local time in Samch’ŏn, giving roughly 14h 10m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:45 PM.