What time zone is Kogŏnwon in?

Kogŏnwon uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Does Kogŏnwon observe daylight saving time?

No. Kogŏnwon uses KST (UTC+9) all year.

Current Time in Kogŏnwon, North Hamgyong, North Korea

4:01:32 PM

16:01:32

Friday, October 16, 2026

KST (Korea Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Pyongyang

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Time zone details

Kogŏnwon does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kogŏnwon

Sunrise6:32 AMSolar noon12:04 PMSunset5:36 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: North Korea
Administrative area: North Hamgyong
Place type: City or town
Country currency: North Korean Won (KPW)

Practical

Country languages: Korean
Dialing code: +850
Elevation: Approximately 70 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 39' N / 130° 12' E

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Clock changes in Kogŏnwon

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Solar noon: 12:04 PM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 03 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:04 AM – 6:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:31 AM – 6:37 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 7:09 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination27%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:32 AM (east, 101.2°)
Sunset: 5:36 PM (west, 258.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 03 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:04 PM (38.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:04 AM – 6:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:31 AM – 6:37 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 7:09 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:16 PM (southeast, 129.6°)
Moonset: 8:39 PM (southwest, 230.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 1:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	6:32 AM	5:36 PM	11 hr 03 min	2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:34 AM	5:34 PM	11 hr 00 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:35 AM	5:32 PM	10 hr 57 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:36 AM	5:31 PM	10 hr 55 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:37 AM	5:29 PM	10 hr 52 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:38 AM	5:28 PM	10 hr 49 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:40 AM	5:26 PM	10 hr 47 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kogŏnwon in?: Kogŏnwon uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Pyongyang.
When is the next clock change in Kogŏnwon?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kogŏnwon in the next 12 months
Does Kogŏnwon observe daylight saving time?: No. Kogŏnwon uses KST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kogŏnwon?: Kogŏnwon is UTC+9 all year