UTC to KPT Time Converter

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
15:28:09
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
00:28:09
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can UTC and KPT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour UTC to KPT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)KPT time (Pyongyang)Status
00:00 Tue09:00 TueKPT working
01:00 Tue10:00 TueKPT working
02:00 Tue11:00 TueKPT working
03:00 Tue12:00 TueKPT working
04:00 Tue13:00 TueKPT working
05:00 Tue14:00 TueKPT working
06:00 Tue15:00 TueKPT working
07:00 Tue16:00 TueKPT working
08:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue18:00 TueUTC working
10:00 Tue19:00 TueUTC working
11:00 Tue20:00 TueUTC working
12:00 Tue21:00 TueUTC working
13:00 Tue22:00 TueUTC working
14:00 Tue23:00 TueUTC working
15:00 Tue00:00 WedUTC working
16:00 Tue01:00 WedUTC working
17:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Pyongyang

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and KPT right now?+
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)) is currently 9 hours ahead UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or KPT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. KPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and KPT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 UTC (17:00–18:00 KPT).
What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in UTC (UTC), it is 21:00 Tue in Pyongyang (KPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and KPT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" 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 UTC ahead of or behind Pyongyang?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Pyongyang (KPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KPT is 9 hours ahead UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and KPT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) 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 UTC and KPT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between UTC and KPT is 08:00–09:00 UTC.