KPT to EST Time Converter

Convert Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours behind.

Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
02:01:50
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
13:01:50
Saturday, May 16, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: KPT (Pyongyang)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while KPT does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can KPT and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Pyongyang (KPT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between KPT and EST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour KPT to EST conversion table

KPT time (Pyongyang)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Sun11:00 SatEST working
01:00 Sun12:00 SatEST working
02:00 Sun13:00 SatEST working
03:00 Sun14:00 SatEST working
04:00 Sun15:00 SatEST working
05:00 Sun16:00 SatEST working
06:00 Sun17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun20:00 SatKPT working
10:00 Sun21:00 SatKPT working
11:00 Sun22:00 SatKPT working
12:00 Sun23:00 SatKPT working
13:00 Sun00:00 SunKPT working
14:00 Sun01:00 SunKPT working
15:00 Sun02:00 SunKPT working
16:00 Sun03:00 SunKPT working
17:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun09:00 SunEST working
23:00 Sun10:00 SunEST working

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

Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Pyongyang
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Pyongyang and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
20:08
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 28m

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Looking for local time? See time in Pyongyang or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KPT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 13 hours behind KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KPT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
KPT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KPT and EST?+
KPT and EST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Pyongyang?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Pyongyang (KPT), it is 23:00 Sat in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KPT and EST?+
KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Pyongyang ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Pyongyang (KPT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 13 hours behind KPT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KPT and EST?+
KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 KPT and EST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between KPT and EST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.