Current time in North Korea

07:39:42
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+9 12 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Pyongyang
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Time zone of North Korea

The time in North Korea (Pyongyang) follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, currently UTC+9. 12 hours ahead of Brasília.

North Korea
07:39:42
Brasília
19:39:42

How to call or schedule a meeting with North Korea

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 in North Korea; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

North Korea: sunrise today at 07:01 · sunset at 17:39 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Pyongyang
Continent
Asia
Area
120,540 km² (46,541 sq mi)
Population
about 23 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
North Korean won (KPW)
Languages
Korean
Calling code
+850
Internet domain
.kp

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in North Korea right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and North Korea?

12 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor North Korea changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is North Korea in?

North Korea follows Asia/Pyongyang, currently UTC+9. The reference location is Pyongyang.

Does North Korea have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, North Korea does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call North Korea from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.

What is the capital of North Korea?

The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. The country covers about 120,540 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does North Korea use?

The currency is the North Korean won (KPW). To call from abroad, dial +850 before the number. Websites use the .kp domain.