KPT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours behind.

Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
13:17:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
04:17:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

Convert a specific time

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

KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can KPT and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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 17:00–18:00 KPT (08:00–09:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour KPT to UTC conversion table

KPT time (Pyongyang)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Wed15:00 TueUTC working
01:00 Wed16:00 TueUTC working
02:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed00:00 WedKPT working
10:00 Wed01:00 WedKPT working
11:00 Wed02:00 WedKPT working
12:00 Wed03:00 WedKPT working
13:00 Wed04:00 WedKPT working
14:00 Wed05:00 WedKPT working
15:00 Wed06:00 WedKPT working
16:00 Wed07:00 WedKPT working
17:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed09:00 WedUTC working
19:00 Wed10:00 WedUTC working
20:00 Wed11:00 WedUTC working
21:00 Wed12:00 WedUTC working
22:00 Wed13:00 WedUTC working
23:00 Wed14:00 WedUTC 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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KPT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 9 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
KPT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KPT and UTC?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 KPT (08:00–09:00 UTC).
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Pyongyang?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Pyongyang (KPT), it is 03:00 Wed in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KPT and UTC?+
KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Pyongyang ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Pyongyang (KPT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 9 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 UTC?+
KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KPT and UTC is 17:00–18:00 KPT.