CET to KPT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
21:50:09
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
04:50:09
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: KPT (Pyongyang)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while KPT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and KPT meet?

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KPT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 CET (16:00–16:00 KPT).

Hour-by-hour CET to KPT conversion table

CET time (Paris)KPT time (Pyongyang)Status
00:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri09:00 FriKPT working
03:00 Fri10:00 FriKPT working
04:00 Fri11:00 FriKPT working
05:00 Fri12:00 FriKPT working
06:00 Fri13:00 FriKPT working
07:00 Fri14:00 FriKPT working
08:00 Fri15:00 FriKPT working
09:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri17:00 FriCET working
11:00 Fri18:00 FriCET working
12:00 Fri19:00 FriCET working
13:00 Fri20:00 FriCET working
14:00 Fri21:00 FriCET working
15:00 Fri22:00 FriCET working
16:00 Fri23:00 FriCET working
17:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri06:00 SatOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Pyongyang

Sun today in Paris and Pyongyang

Paris
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
21:26
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 15m

Related converters

KPT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to KPTPST to KPTGMT to KPTUTC to KPTIST to KPT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Pyongyang.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and KPT right now?+
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)) is currently 7 hours ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or KPT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. KPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and KPT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 CET (16:00–16:00 KPT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Paris (CET), it is 19:00 Fri in Pyongyang (KPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and KPT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Pyongyang?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Pyongyang (KPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KPT is 7 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and KPT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and KPT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 CET.