Historically distinct IANA time zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Local time now
KST · current offset
- Countries
- North Korea
- GPS reference
- 39.02° N, 125.75° E
- Data source
- IANA asia
- Aliases
- None
North KoreaGeographic context
Where this clock belongs
The map marks the IANA reference location and associated country, not a time-zone boundary.
GPS reference: 39.02° N, 125.75° E. Associated countries: KP.
The Wikipedia link provides additional context; it is not evidence for a historical claim. Transition data comes from the IANA source file.
A shared present
Same clock today, different past
These nearby zones follow the same current annual pattern, yet retain their own historical record.
South Korea · 195 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2019Civil-time record
Recorded changes over time
From 1908 to 2018 · 5 recorded transitions
Recurring daylight-saving changes are grouped separately when JavaScript is available.
Notable changes
One-off changes and transitions outside the recurring seasonal rhythm.
- +08:30 · KSTStandard time applies
- +09:00 · JSTStandard time applies
- +09:00 · KSTStandard time applies
- +08:30 · KSTStandard time applies
- +09:00 · KSTStandard time applies
Browse every recorded transition
| Local time after transition | Offset after | Abbreviation | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-04-01 00:07 | +08:30 | KST | Standard time |
| 1912-01-01 00:30 | +09:00 | JST | Standard time |
| 1945-08-24 00:00 | +09:00 | KST | Standard time |
| 2015-08-14 23:30 | +08:30 | KST | Standard time |
| 2018-05-05 00:00 | +09:00 | KST | Standard time |