North Korea+850 · .kp · KPW
Korean Standard Time
IANA identifier Asia/Pyongyang, standard offset UTC+09:00.
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Standard offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+09:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Asia/Pyongyang
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Korean Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Korean Standard Time is Asia/Pyongyang. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Asia/Pyongyang?
The standard offset for Asia/Pyongyang is UTC+09:00. This means local time is +09:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Asia/Pyongyang observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Pyongyang stays at UTC+09:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Asia/Pyongyang. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Asia/Pyongyang?
Asia/Pyongyang is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.