Current time in North Korea

08:17:01
sexta-feira, 2 de outubro de 2026
UTC+9 12 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Pyongyang
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Time zone of North Korea

The time in North Korea (Pyongyang) follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, currently UTC+9. 12 hours ahead of Brasília.

North Korea
08:17:01
Brasília
20:17:01

How to call or schedule a meeting with North Korea

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 in North Korea; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and North Korea?

12 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor North Korea changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is North Korea in?

North Korea follows Asia/Pyongyang, currently UTC+9. The reference location is Pyongyang.

Does North Korea have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, North Korea does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call North Korea from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.