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Current Time in Kaesong, North Korea

Kaesong is on Korean Standard Time – JST (UTC+9) right now. Kaesong does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Kaesong

Time zoneKorean Standard Time
AbbreviationJST
UTC offsetUTC+9
IANA time zone idAsia/Pyongyang
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Kaesong and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York14 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles17 hours behind--:--
London9 hours behind--:--
Paris8 hours behind--:--
Dubai5 hours behind--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Manila1 hour behind--:--
TokyoSame time--:--
Sydney2 hours ahead--:--
Toronto14 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Kaesong

Kaesong does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+9 all year, so conversions never shift.

Kaesong time FAQ

What time is it in Kaesong right now?

Kaesong is on JST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kaesong, updated every second.

What time zone is Kaesong in?

Kaesong is in Korean Standard Time, abbreviated JST, UTC+9. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Pyongyang.

Does Kaesong observe daylight saving time?

No. Kaesong stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Kaesong and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind Kaesong.

Other cities in North Korea

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.