London to Pyongyang time converter

Pyongyang is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 5:00 PM in Pyongyang.

London BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Pyongyang KST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1
North Korea
Sun, Oct 18
KSTUTC+9+8h
Finding your time zone…

1:06 PM in London, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

London to Pyongyang conversion table

Every hour of today in London and the matching time in Pyongyang. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

LondonPyongyang
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in London (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Pyongyang).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because London and Pyongyang switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

London and Pyongyang are 8,662 km (5,382 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between London and Pyongyang?

Pyongyang is 8 hours ahead of London.

What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 5:00 PM in Pyongyang.

When is the best time to call Pyongyang from London?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in London (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Pyongyang).

Does the time difference between London and Pyongyang change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.