Current Time in Tŏkch’ŏn
About Tŏkch’ŏn
Tŏkch’ŏn is located in North Korea, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 237,133. It runs on Asia/Pyongyang time, currently UTC+9:00 relative to UTC. Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryNorth Korea
- Population237,133
- Latitude39.7526°
- Longitude126.2580°
- Time zoneAsia/Pyongyang
- Current UTC offsetUTC+9:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn Today
For Monday, October 12, 2026, calculated from Tŏkch’ŏn's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Tŏkch’ŏn
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Daylight Saving Time
Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+9:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Tŏkch’ŏn
What time zone is Tŏkch’ŏn in?
Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. It is currently on KST (UTC+9:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Tŏkch’ŏn observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+9:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn today?
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 6:02 PM in Tŏkch’ŏn today, giving 11h 22m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Tŏkch’ŏn and New York City?
New York City is 13 hours behind Tŏkch’ŏn right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Tŏkch’ŏn?
Tŏkch’ŏn is currently UTC+9:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.