Current Time in Anju, North Korea
How to Check Current Time in Anju, North Korea
Open the Anju time converter page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/north-korea/anju. The page loads with Anju pre-selected in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, which is useful if you need to confirm the local time before scheduling a call, checking a shipment update, or coordinating with contacts in North Korea.
Add comparison cities relevant to your schedule: Click + Add City and search for cities such as New York, London, and Beijing or Tokyo. This helps if you are comparing East Asia working hours with North American or European business hours, especially for journalism, diplomatic coordination, logistics planning, or academic research involving the Korean Peninsula.
Drag across the grid to compare a realistic meeting window: Click Select if needed, then drag across Anju’s row from 9 AM to 11 AM to highlight a morning slot in purple. On a standard date when Anju is on UTC+9, that same window appears as 8 PM to 10 PM the previous day in New York during Eastern Standard Time, 1 AM to 3 AM in London during GMT, and 9 AM to 11 AM in Tokyo, showing immediately why Japan is aligned closely with Anju while the US and UK may need late-night or very early calls.
Export the selected time range for real coordination: After selecting a range, use the export options shown on the page: ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link. For example, you can send an ICS file to a distributed team, open the slot in Google Calendar for a cross-border briefing, paste the converted times into email, or share a direct link so everyone sees the same Anju-based meeting window in their own local time.
About Anju Time Zone
Anju uses the Asia/Pyongyang IANA time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+9, meaning local time in Anju is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. This is the same base offset used by South Korea (Asia/Seoul) and Japan (Asia/Tokyo), so Anju’s clock aligns exactly with Seoul and Tokyo for most practical scheduling purposes.
Anju is located in North Korea, in South Pyongan Province, and follows the national time standard used across the country. North Korea does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains UTC+9 year-round. That consistency is useful for recurring scheduling because there is no spring or autumn clock change inside Anju itself, although cities in Europe, North America, and Australia may still shift seasonally.
In regional terms, Anju is 1 hour ahead of Beijing and Shanghai in China, which operate on UTC+8, and 5 hours ahead of Dubai on UTC+4. It matches Tokyo and Seoul exactly, making East Asian coordination relatively straightforward, while calls with London or New York require more care because those cities change between standard time and daylight saving time during the year.
Anju City Details
Anju is a city in North Korea with a population of 50,196. Its geographic coordinates are 39.61778° N, 125.66472° E, placing it in the western part of the country, inland from the Korean west coast and north of Pyongyang. This location places Anju within the same national time framework as Pyongyang and the rest of North Korea.
The local currency is the North Korean won (KPW). If you are reviewing travel, trade, or economic references connected to Anju, prices and official monetary figures are denominated in KPW, although practical international transactions involving North Korea are often subject to restrictions and special compliance requirements.
The country dialing code is +850, which is the international telephone code for North Korea. If you are documenting contact details, telecom records, or international dialing formats related to Anju, numbers associated with the city will fall under the +850 country code structure.
Time Differences from Anju
Anju is on UTC+9 year-round, so the time difference to other cities depends partly on whether those places are on standard time or daylight saving time.
New York: Anju is 14 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and 13 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4).
When it is 9:00 AM in Anju, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York during EST, or 8:00 PM the previous day during EDT.London: Anju is 9 hours ahead of London during Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) and 8 hours ahead during British Summer Time (UTC+1).
When it is 9:00 AM in Anju, it is 12:00 AM in London during GMT, or 1:00 AM during BST.Tokyo: Anju and Tokyo are in the same UTC+9 offset year-round.
When it is 9:00 AM in Anju, it is also 9:00 AM in Tokyo, which makes Japan one of the easiest major economies for same-hour coordination with Anju.Sydney: Anju is 2 hours behind Sydney during Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11) and 1 hour behind during Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10).
When it is 9:00 AM in Anju, it is 11:00 AM in Sydney during AEDT, or 10:00 AM during AEST.Dubai: Anju is 5 hours ahead of Dubai year-round because Dubai uses UTC+4 and does not observe DST.
When it is 9:00 AM in Anju, it is 4:00 AM in Dubai, which usually makes late afternoon in Anju more practical for Gulf-region calls.
For business scheduling, the most workable overlap is usually with Tokyo and Seoul, moderate with Beijing, limited with Dubai, and often difficult with London and New York unless one side accepts early morning or late evening hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Anju in?
Anju is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. This time zone uses a standard offset of UTC+9, which places Anju 9 hours ahead of UTC and on the same clock time as Pyongyang, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Does Anju observe daylight saving time?
No, Anju does not currently observe daylight saving time. Its local time remains on UTC+9 throughout the year, so there are no seasonal clock changes inside the city, although the time difference with places like New York, London, and Sydney can still change when those cities move into or out of DST.
What is the time difference between Anju and New York?
The difference depends on the season in New York. Anju is 14 hours ahead when New York is on Eastern Standard Time, and 13 hours ahead when New York is on Eastern Daylight Time; for example, 9:00 AM in Anju is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York during EST and 8:00 PM the previous day during EDT.
What is the best time to call Anju from the US?
From the US East Coast, late evening is usually the most practical option because Anju is far ahead in time. If you call at 8:00 PM in New York during EDT, it is 9:00 AM the next day in Anju, which fits a normal morning business window there; from the US West Coast, the equivalent often falls in late afternoon or early evening local time.
What is the best time to call Anju from the UK?
For the UK, the best option is usually very early morning in Britain or late afternoon to early evening in Anju. For example, 8:00 AM in London during BST is 4:00 PM in Anju, which is often a more realistic overlap than trying to match Anju’s morning with UK office hours.
What is the UTC offset for Anju?
Anju’s UTC offset is UTC+9. In practical terms, that means if it is 12:00 PM UTC, it is 9:00 PM in Anju, and this relationship stays stable all year because Anju does not currently switch for daylight saving time.
What currency does Anju use?
Anju uses the North Korean won (KPW). If you are reading official references, local administrative information, or economic data related to the city, monetary amounts are typically expressed in KPW rather than in foreign currencies.
Is Anju on the same time as Seoul or Tokyo?
Yes, Anju is on the same current time as both Seoul and Tokyo because all three use UTC+9. That means when it is 3:00 PM in Anju, it is also 3:00 PM in Seoul and 3:00 PM in Tokyo, which simplifies coordination across the Korean Peninsula and Japan.