What time zone is Myŏngch’ŏn in?

Myŏngch’ŏn currently uses KST. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Pyongyang.

What is the UTC offset in Myŏngch’ŏn right now?

Myŏngch’ŏn is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Myŏngch’ŏn, North Hamgyong, North Korea

12:46:07 AM

00:46:07

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

KST · UTC+09:00

Asia/Pyongyang

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Time zone details

Myŏngch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Myŏngch’ŏn

Sunrise6:03 AMSolar noon12:17 PMSunset6:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: North Korea
Administrative area: North Hamgyong
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: North Korean Won (KPW)

Practical

Languages: Korean
Dialing code: +850
Population: 65,797
Elevation: Approximately 234 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 04' N / 129° 25' E

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Clock changes in Myŏngch’ŏn

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Solar noon: 12:17 PM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 27 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:35 AM – 6:58 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 7:30 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:29 AM – 8:03 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:03 AM (east, 85.6°)
Sunset: 6:30 PM (west, 274.1°)
Day length: 12 hr 27 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:17 PM (51.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:35 AM – 6:58 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 7:30 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:29 AM – 8:03 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:27 AM (southeast, 122.0°)
Moonset: 8:40 PM (southwest, 236.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, September 16	6:03 AM	6:30 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:04 AM	6:28 PM	12 hr 24 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:05 AM	6:27 PM	12 hr 22 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	6:06 AM	6:25 PM	12 hr 19 min	2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	6:07 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 16 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	6:08 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 14 min	2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	6:09 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 11 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Myŏngch’ŏn in?: Myŏngch’ŏn currently uses KST. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Pyongyang.
When is the next clock change in Myŏngch’ŏn?: No clock changes are scheduled for Myŏngch’ŏn in the next 12 months
Does Myŏngch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?: Myŏngch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Myŏngch’ŏn right now?: Myŏngch’ŏn is currently UTC+09:00