What time zone is Tŏkch’ŏn in?

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

Does Tŏkch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Tŏkch’ŏn, South Pyongan, North Korea

4:08:33 PM

16:08:33

Friday, October 16, 2026

KST (Korea Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Pyongyang

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Time zone details

Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Tŏkch’ŏn

Sunrise6:45 AMSolar noon12:20 PMSunset5:54 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Korean
Dialing code: +850
Population: 237,133
Elevation: Approximately 113 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 45' N / 126° 15' E

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Clock changes in Tŏkch’ŏn

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Solar noon: 12:20 PM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 09 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:18 AM – 6:22 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:47 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:15 AM – 7:24 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination27%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:45 AM (east, 100.7°)
Sunset: 5:54 PM (west, 259.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 09 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:20 PM (41.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:18 AM – 6:22 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:19 PM (southeast, 127.6°)
Moonset: 9:08 PM (southwest, 232.6°)
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	6:45 AM	5:54 PM	11 hr 09 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:46 AM	5:53 PM	11 hr 07 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:47 AM	5:51 PM	11 hr 04 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:48 AM	5:50 PM	11 hr 02 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:50 AM	5:49 PM	10 hr 59 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:51 AM	5:47 PM	10 hr 57 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:52 AM	5:46 PM	10 hr 54 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

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Frequently asked questions

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