GMT to KPT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
12:29:24
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
20:29:24
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

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From: GMT (London)
To: KPT (Pyongyang)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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

Heads up: GMT observes DST while KPT does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT 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 London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–10:00 GMT (16:00–18:00 KPT).

Hour-by-hour GMT to KPT conversion table

GMT time (London)KPT time (Pyongyang)Status
00:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu09:00 ThuKPT working
02:00 Thu10:00 ThuKPT working
03:00 Thu11:00 ThuKPT working
04:00 Thu12:00 ThuKPT working
05:00 Thu13:00 ThuKPT working
06:00 Thu14:00 ThuKPT working
07:00 Thu15:00 ThuKPT working
08:00 Thu16:00 ThuKPT working
09:00 Thu17:00 ThuGMT working
10:00 Thu18:00 ThuGMT working
11:00 Thu19:00 ThuGMT working
12:00 Thu20:00 ThuGMT working
13:00 Thu21:00 ThuGMT working
14:00 Thu22:00 ThuGMT working
15:00 Thu23:00 ThuGMT working
16:00 Thu00:00 FriGMT working
17:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu07:00 FriOff-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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
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 London and Pyongyang

London
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
20:44
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 32m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Pyongyang.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and KPT right now?+
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)) is currently 8 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or KPT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. KPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and KPT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 GMT (16:00–18:00 KPT).
What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in London (GMT), it is 20:00 Thu in Pyongyang (KPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and KPT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Pyongyang?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Pyongyang (KPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KPT is 8 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and KPT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and KPT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between GMT and KPT is 08:00–10:00 GMT.