Current Time in Chaeryŏng-ŭp
How to Check Current Time in Chaeryŏng-ŭp, North Korea
Open the Chaeryŏng-ŭp time converter page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/north-korea/chaeryong-up, where Chaeryŏng-ŭp is pre-loaded on the comparison grid in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. This is useful if you need to confirm local time before arranging a call, tracking a shipment, or coordinating with contacts in North Hwanghae Province.
Add comparison cities with the + Add City button: Click + Add City and search for cities such as Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing to compare Chaeryŏng-ŭp with major nearby business and transport hubs in East Asia. You could also add London or New York if you are checking whether an overseas news desk, NGO analyst, or academic contact can reach someone in North Korea during local daytime hours.
Use the visual grid to select a workable time window: Click Select to enter selection mode, then drag across the Chaeryŏng-ŭp row from 9 AM to 11 AM to highlight a purple range, and adjust it with the left or right handles if needed. For example, 9 AM in Chaeryŏng-ŭp is 1 AM in London during UK winter time and 8 PM the previous day in New York during US Eastern Standard Time, which immediately shows that a morning slot in North Korea is usually impractical for North America.
Export or share the selected time range: Once your purple selection is set, use the export options shown on the page: ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link. This is helpful when you want to send a confirmed meeting window to an international team so each recipient sees the time converted automatically into their own local calendar.
About Chaeryŏng-ŭp Time Zone
Chaeryŏng-ŭp uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang, which is the standard time zone for North Korea. The current standard offset is UTC+09:00, meaning local time in Chaeryŏng-ŭp is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. North Korea does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains the same throughout the year.
Chaeryŏng-ŭp is located in North Hwanghae Province, in the southwestern part of North Korea, and follows the same national time standard as Pyongyang and the rest of the country. Because the entire country uses one time zone, there is no domestic time difference between Chaeryŏng-ŭp and other North Korean cities such as Pyongyang, Kaesong, or Hamhung.
In regional terms, Chaeryŏng-ŭp shares the same UTC+09:00 offset as Japan and South Korea, including cities such as Tokyo and Seoul, when those places are on standard local time without any seasonal shift. It is 1 hour ahead of China year-round, since Beijing operates on UTC+08:00, and 5 hours ahead of Dubai on UTC+04:00, which matters when planning trade-related communication or international monitoring work across Asia and the Middle East.
Chaeryŏng-ŭp City Details
Chaeryŏng-ŭp has a population of 53,330, making it a mid-sized urban settlement by North Korean standards. It is located at 38.39917° N, 125.61556° E, placing it inland in North Hwanghae Province, southwest of Pyongyang and relatively close to the western side of the Korean Peninsula.
The local currency is the North Korean won (KPW), which is the official currency used throughout North Korea. The country dialing code is +850, so international calls to numbers in North Korea use that prefix, although direct calling access can be limited depending on telecom restrictions and the origin country.
Its geographic position is useful for map-based time planning because Chaeryŏng-ŭp sits in the same broad longitudinal band as the Korean Peninsula’s UTC+09:00 zone. For travelers, researchers, and logistics planners, the coordinates 38.39917, 125.61556 help confirm that local sunrise, sunset, and business-hour assumptions should be based on western Korean Peninsula conditions rather than on Chinese or Japanese local schedules.
Time Differences from Chaeryŏng-ŭp
Chaeryŏng-ŭp is in UTC+09:00, so its time difference against major global cities depends partly on whether those cities are in daylight saving time.
New York: Chaeryŏng-ŭp 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 Chaeryŏng-ŭp, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York during standard time, or 8:00 PM the previous day during daylight saving time.
London: Chaeryŏng-ŭp 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 Chaeryŏng-ŭp, it is 12:00 AM in London during winter, or 1:00 AM during summer.
Tokyo: Chaeryŏng-ŭp and Tokyo are both on UTC+09:00, so there is no time difference between them. When it is 9:00 AM in Chaeryŏng-ŭp, it is also 9:00 AM in Tokyo, which makes Japan one of the easiest major markets for same-hour coordination.
Sydney: Chaeryŏng-ŭp 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 Chaeryŏng-ŭp, it is 11:00 AM in Sydney during Australian summer and 10:00 AM during Australian winter.
Dubai: Chaeryŏng-ŭp is 5 hours ahead of Dubai year-round because Dubai stays on UTC+04:00 with no daylight saving time. When it is 9:00 AM in Chaeryŏng-ŭp, it is 4:00 AM in Dubai, so morning calls from North Korea usually land before the UAE workday starts.
For practical scheduling, the most overlap with Europe usually happens in late afternoon or early evening in Chaeryŏng-ŭp, while the best overlap with North America is generally early morning in New York or late evening in Chaeryŏng-ŭp. If you are coordinating across Asia, Chaeryŏng-ŭp aligns especially closely with Seoul and Tokyo, making same-day communication much simpler than with the US or UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chaeryŏng-ŭp in?
Chaeryŏng-ŭp is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, which is the official IANA time zone identifier for North Korea. Its standard time is UTC+09:00, and this applies across the entire country, including Pyongyang and North Hwanghae Province.
Does Chaeryŏng-ŭp observe daylight saving time?
No, Chaeryŏng-ŭp does not currently observe daylight saving time. That means the city stays on UTC+09:00 all year, so there is no seasonal clock change to account for when scheduling calls or checking current local time.
What is the time difference between Chaeryŏng-ŭp and New York?
Chaeryŏng-ŭp is usually 13 to 14 hours ahead of New York, depending on whether New York is on standard time or daylight saving time. For example, when it is 9:00 AM in Chaeryŏng-ŭp, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York during EST or 8:00 PM the previous day during EDT.
What is the best time to call Chaeryŏng-ŭp from the US?
From the US East Coast, the most practical window is often early morning in New York, which corresponds to evening in Chaeryŏng-ŭp. For example, 7:00 AM in New York is typically 8:00 PM in Chaeryŏng-ŭp during US daylight saving time, which is far more realistic than trying to call during North Korean morning hours.
What is the best time to call Chaeryŏng-ŭp from the UK?
The best time from the UK is usually early morning in London or late afternoon to early evening in Chaeryŏng-ŭp. A 9:00 AM London call becomes 5:00 PM in Chaeryŏng-ŭp during British Summer Time, which is a workable overlap for same-day communication.
What is the UTC offset for Chaeryŏng-ŭp?
The UTC offset for Chaeryŏng-ŭp is UTC+09:00. In practical terms, that means local time there is 9 hours ahead of UTC, with no daylight saving adjustment currently applied.
What currency does Chaeryŏng-ŭp use?
Chaeryŏng-ŭp uses the North Korean won (KPW), the official currency of North Korea. If you are reviewing regional data, travel references, or trade documentation, KPW is the currency code you should expect to see associated with Chaeryŏng-ŭp and other North Korean locations.
What country code is used for Chaeryŏng-ŭp phone numbers?
Chaeryŏng-ŭp uses North Korea’s international dialing code, +850. In practice, international calling availability can vary significantly due to telecom restrictions, so confirming connectivity options in advance is important if you need to place a call.