Current Time in Kimchaek, North Korea

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

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Asia/Pyongyang

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Time zone of Kimchaek

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

Time difference between Kimchaek 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 Kimchaek

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

Kimchaek time FAQ

What time is it in Kimchaek right now?

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

What time zone is Kimchaek in?

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

Does Kimchaek observe daylight saving time?

No. Kimchaek stays on UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Kimchaek and New York?

New York is 14 hours behind Kimchaek.

Other cities in North Korea

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