KPT to GMT Time Converter

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

Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
07:07:41
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
23:07:41
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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

KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
Observes DST
No
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

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 KPT and GMT meet?

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KPT
GMT
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 overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 KPT (08:00–10:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour KPT to GMT conversion table

KPT time (Pyongyang)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Tue16:00 MonGMT working
01:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue01:00 TueKPT working
10:00 Tue02:00 TueKPT working
11:00 Tue03:00 TueKPT working
12:00 Tue04:00 TueKPT working
13:00 Tue05:00 TueKPT working
14:00 Tue06:00 TueKPT working
15:00 Tue07:00 TueKPT working
16:00 Tue08:00 TueKPT working
17:00 Tue09:00 TueGMT working
18:00 Tue10:00 TueGMT working
19:00 Tue11:00 TueGMT working
20:00 Tue12:00 TueGMT working
21:00 Tue13:00 TueGMT working
22:00 Tue14:00 TueGMT working
23:00 Tue15:00 TueGMT 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
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Pyongyang and London

London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KPT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 8 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 GMT observe daylight saving time?+
KPT: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KPT and GMT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 KPT (08:00–10:00 GMT).
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Pyongyang?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Pyongyang (KPT), it is 04:00 Tue in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KPT and GMT?+
KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Pyongyang ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Pyongyang (KPT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 8 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 GMT?+
KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 GMT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KPT and GMT is 16:00–18:00 KPT.