North Korea to New York time converter

New York is 13 hours behind North Korea. When it is 9:00 AM in North Korea, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in New York.

North Korea KST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
KSTUTC+9
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-13h
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10:33 PM in North Korea, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

North Korea to New York conversion table

Every hour of today in North Korea and the matching time in New York. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in North Korea (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in New York): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because North Korea and New York switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Korea and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind North Korea.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in North Korea?

When it is 9:00 AM in North Korea, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from North Korea?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in North Korea (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in New York): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between North Korea and New York change?

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