What time zone is Samch’ŏn in?

Samch’ŏn currently uses KST. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Pyongyang.

What is the UTC offset in Samch’ŏn right now?

Samch’ŏn is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Samch’ŏn, South Hwanghae, North Korea

5:23:40 PM

17:23:40

Saturday, September 19, 2026

KST · UTC+09:00

Asia/Pyongyang

Compare Samch’ŏn time View Samch’ŏn on map

Time zone details

Samch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Samch’ŏn

Sunrise6:23 AMSolar noon12:32 PMSunset6:41 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Samch’ŏn in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: North Korea
Administrative area: South Hwanghae
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: North Korean Won (KPW)

Practical

Languages: Korean
Dialing code: +850
Population: 86,042
Elevation: Approximately 46 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 21' N / 125° 19' E

View on map

Convert Samch’ŏn time

Compare Samch’ŏn with another city or time zone

Clock changes in Samch’ŏn

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Solar noon: 12:32 PM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 18 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:56 AM – 7:07 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:25 AM – 7:38 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:54 AM – 8:10 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination53%

View full Sun & Moon detailsHide full Sun & Moon details

Saturday, September 19, 2026

View Samch’ŏn on SavvyTime's time-zone map

Sun

Sunrise: 6:23 AM (east, 87.3°)
Sunset: 6:41 PM (west, 272.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 18 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:32 PM (53.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 7:07 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:25 AM – 7:38 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 8:10 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:27 PM (southeast, 126.8°)
Moonset: 11:27 PM (southwest, 233.7°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 19	6:23 AM	6:41 PM	12 hr 18 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	6:24 AM	6:39 PM	12 hr 15 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	6:25 AM	6:38 PM	12 hr 13 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	6:26 AM	6:36 PM	12 hr 10 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	6:26 AM	6:34 PM	12 hr 08 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	6:27 AM	6:33 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	6:28 AM	6:31 PM	12 hr 03 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Samch’ŏn

Loading weather forecast…

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Samch’ŏn in?: Samch’ŏn currently uses KST. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Pyongyang.
When is the next clock change in Samch’ŏn?: No clock changes are scheduled for Samch’ŏn in the next 12 months
Does Samch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?: Samch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Samch’ŏn right now?: Samch’ŏn is currently UTC+09:00