What time zone is Pongch’ŏn-ŭp in?

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

Does Pongch’ŏn-ŭp observe daylight saving time?

No. Pongch’ŏn-ŭp uses KST (UTC+9) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Pongch’ŏn-ŭp?

Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is UTC+9 all year

Current Time in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, South Hwanghae, North Korea

2:36:16 PM

14:36:16

Friday, October 16, 2026

KST (Korea Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Pyongyang

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Time zone details

Pongch’ŏn-ŭp does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp

Sunrise6:44 AMSolar noon12:20 PMSunset5:56 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Korean
Dialing code: +850
Population: 79,740
Elevation: Approximately 57 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 07' N / 126° 12' E

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Clock changes in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Solar noon: 12:20 PM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 12 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:17 AM – 6:23 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:47 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:16 AM – 7:24 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination27%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:44 AM (east, 100.5°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 259.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 12 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:20 PM (43.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:17 AM – 6:23 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:13 PM (southeast, 126.6°)
Moonset: 9:15 PM (southwest, 233.6°)
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	6:44 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 12 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:45 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 10 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:46 AM	5:53 PM	11 hr 08 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:47 AM	5:52 PM	11 hr 05 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:48 AM	5:51 PM	11 hr 03 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:49 AM	5:49 PM	11 hr 01 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:50 AM	5:48 PM	10 hr 58 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

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Frequently asked questions

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