Time Difference

Ankara vs Pyongyang Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Ankara, Turkey and Pyongyang, North Korea.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Ankara

Turkey

7:03 AM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+3Europe/Istanbul

Difference

6 hours

Swap

Pyongyang

North Korea

1:03 PM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+9Asia/Pyongyang

Current difference

Pyongyang is currently 6 hours ahead of Ankara.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Ankara and Pyongyang hour by hour

See how a full local day in Ankara, Turkey maps to Pyongyang, North Korea. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Ankara

corresponds to 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

3 hours overlap

Ankara

Europe/Istanbul

Pyongyang

Asia/Pyongyang

Availability

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8:00 AM

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9:00 AM

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Good overlap

10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

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Good overlap

12:00 PM

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1:00 PM

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Next day

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Night

7:00 PM

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2:00 AM

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Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Pyongyang from Ankara

Compare typical business hours in Ankara, Turkey and Pyongyang, North Korea to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Ankara

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Turkey

Best overlap

Pyongyang

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

North Korea

The best time to call Pyongyang from Ankara is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Ankara. This corresponds to 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

Other reasonable windows

Ankara

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Pyongyang

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ankara

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Pyongyang

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Ankara and Pyongyang time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Pyongyang is currently 6 hours ahead of Ankara.

Ankara uses Europe/Istanbul and currently has an offset of UTC+3. Pyongyang uses Asia/Pyongyang and currently has an offset of UTC+9.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Ankara, corresponding to 3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Ankara to Pyongyang time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Ankara and Pyongyang.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Pyongyang?

The current time difference between Ankara and Pyongyang is 6 hours. Pyongyang is currently 6 hours ahead of Ankara.

Is Pyongyang ahead of or behind Ankara?

Pyongyang is currently 6 hours ahead of Ankara.

What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 9:00 AM in Ankara?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Ankara corresponds to 3:00 PM in Pyongyang. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Pyongyang from Ankara?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Ankara. This corresponds to 3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Pyongyang.

Can the time difference between Ankara and Pyongyang change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Ankara or Pyongyang changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Europe/Istanbul and Asia/Pyongyang for date-aware calculations.