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Pyongyang
North Korea
10:44 AM
Sun, Nov 1
UTC+9Asia/Pyongyang
Time Difference
Pyongyang vs Los Angeles Time Difference
Compare the current local time in Pyongyang, North Korea and Los Angeles, United States.
Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets
Current difference
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Pyongyang.
This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.
24-hour comparison
Compare Pyongyang and Los Angeles hour by hour
See how a full local day in Pyongyang, North Korea maps to Los Angeles, United States. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.
Best working-hours overlap
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Pyongyang
corresponds to 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Pyongyang
Asia/Pyongyang
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles
Availability
12:00 AM
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8:00 AM
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Good overlap
10:00 AM
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6:00 PM
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11:00 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 Los Angeles from Pyongyang
Compare typical business hours in Pyongyang, North Korea and Los Angeles, United States to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.
No direct business-hours overlap
Flexible scheduling is recommended
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working hours do not overlap directly between Pyongyangand Los Angeles. Consider an early-morning or evening call instead.
Other reasonable windows
Pyongyang
10:44 AM – 1:44 PM
Los Angeles
6:44 PM – 9:44 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
Pyongyang and Los Angeles time difference explained
Current local-time relationship
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Pyongyang.
Pyongyang uses Asia/Pyongyang and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles and currently has an offset of UTC-7.
Working-hours overlap
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours do not directly overlap, so calls may require an early-morning or evening schedule.
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
Pyongyang to Los Angeles time difference FAQ
Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Pyongyang and Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Pyongyang and Los Angeles?
The current time difference between Pyongyang and Los Angeles is 16 hours. Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Pyongyang.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Pyongyang?
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Pyongyang.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9:00 AM in Pyongyang?
Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Pyongyang corresponds to 5:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Pyongyang?
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours do not directly overlap between Pyongyang and Los Angeles. An early-morning or evening call may be more practical.
Can the time difference between Pyongyang and Los Angeles change?
Yes. The time difference can change if Pyongyang or Los Angeles changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Pyongyang and America/Los_Angeles for date-aware calculations.