What time is it in Sunch’ŏn right now?

Sunch’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 Sunch’ŏn in?

Sunch’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 Sunch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?

No. Sunch’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 Sunch’ŏn today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:35 AM and sets at about 7:50 PM local time in Sunch’ŏn, giving roughly 14h 15m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:43 PM.

North Korea · South Pyongan

Current local time in Sunch’ŏn

Sunch’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

Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan

06:14

Sun, Jul 26UTC+9

Sunch’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 Pyongan
Coordinates: 39.43°, 125.93°
Population: 437,000
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Sunch’ŏn today

Computed from Sunch’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: 5:35 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Solar noon: 12:43 PM
Day length: 14h 15m
Civil dawn: 4:59 AM
Civil dusk: 8:25 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:08 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:16 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Sunch’ŏn time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Sunch’ŏn is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	16h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	8h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	5h ahead
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	same time

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

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

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Sunch’ŏntime — questions & answers

What time is it in Sunch’ŏn right now?: Sunch’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 Sunch’ŏn in?: Sunch’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 Sunch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?: No. Sunch’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 Sunch’ŏn today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:35 AM and sets at about 7:50 PM local time in Sunch’ŏn, giving roughly 14h 15m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:43 PM.