Asia · Asia/Pyongyang
North Korea
July 11, 2026
Current time in North Korea
Quick facts
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Population
- 25,549,819
- Currency
- Won (KPW)
- Phone code
- +850
- Daylight saving
- No
Neighbouring countries
China
Russia
South KoreaAbout North Korea
North Korea keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC+9, the time kept in Pyongyang. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.
North Korea has its capital at Pyongyang, is home to about 26 million people and covers about 121,000 km². It shares a border with China, Russia and South Korea. People here mostly speak Korean. Prices are in won (KPW).
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in North Korea right now?
- The clock on this page shows the live time in North Korea (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+9.
- How many time zones does North Korea have?
- North Korea uses a single time zone, Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+9).
- Does North Korea observe daylight saving time?
- No — North Korea keeps the same UTC offset all year.