What time zone is Myŏngch’ŏn in?

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

Does Myŏngch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?

No. Myŏngch’ŏn uses KST (UTC+9) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Myŏngch’ŏn?

Myŏngch’ŏn is UTC+9 all year

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

6:30:01 AM

06:30:01

Friday, November 6, 2026

KST (Korea Standard Time) · 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

Sunrise6:58 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:12 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

Country 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

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 14 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:29 AM – 5:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:56 AM – 6:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:24 AM – 6:46 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination10%

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Friday, November 6, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:58 AM (east, 110.5°)
Sunset: 5:12 PM (west, 249.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 14 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (33.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:29 AM – 5:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 6:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 6:46 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:38 AM (east, 94.8°)
Moonset: 3:23 PM (west, 261.3°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 6	6:58 AM	5:12 PM	10 hr 14 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:59 AM	5:11 PM	10 hr 12 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	7:01 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 09 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	7:02 AM	5:09 PM	10 hr 07 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	7:03 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 05 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	7:04 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 03 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 12	7:05 AM	5:06 PM	10 hr 01 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Myŏngch’ŏn in?: Myŏngch’ŏn uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) all year. 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?: No. Myŏngch’ŏn uses KST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Myŏngch’ŏn?: Myŏngch’ŏn is UTC+9 all year