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Tokyo
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UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
Time Difference
Tokyo vs Pyongyang Time Difference
Compare the current local time in Tokyo, Japan and Pyongyang, North Korea.
Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets
Current difference
Tokyo and Pyongyang currently have the same local time.
This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.
24-hour comparison
Compare Tokyo and Pyongyang hour by hour
See how a full local day in Tokyo, Japan maps to Pyongyang, North Korea. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.
Best working-hours overlap
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo
corresponds to 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Pyongyang.
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo
Pyongyang
Asia/Pyongyang
Availability
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9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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Good overlap
11:00 AM
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Good overlap
12:00 PM
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Good overlap
1:00 PM
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Good overlap
2:00 PM
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Good overlap
3:00 PM
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Good overlap
4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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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 Tokyo
Compare typical business hours in Tokyo, Japan and Pyongyang, North Korea to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.
Tokyo
3:25 PM – 6:25 PM
Japan
Best overlap
Pyongyang
3:25 PM – 6:25 PM
North Korea
The best time to call Pyongyang from Tokyo is between 3:25 PM and 6:25 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 3:25 PM – 6:25 PM in Pyongyang.
Other reasonable windows
Tokyo
6:25 PM – 9:25 PM
Pyongyang
6:25 PM – 9:25 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
Tokyo and Pyongyang time difference explained
Current local-time relationship
Tokyo and Pyongyang currently share the same local time.
Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9. 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 6:00 PM in Tokyo, corresponding to 9:00 AM–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
Tokyo to Pyongyang time difference FAQ
Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Tokyo and Pyongyang.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Pyongyang?
Tokyo, Japan and Pyongyang, North Korea currently have the same local time.
Is Pyongyang ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Tokyo and Pyongyang currently have the same local time.
What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo?
Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Tokyo corresponds to 9:00 AM in Pyongyang. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.
What is the best time to call Pyongyang from Tokyo?
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Pyongyang.
Can the time difference between Tokyo and Pyongyang change?
Yes. The time difference can change if Tokyo or Pyongyang changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Pyongyang for date-aware calculations.