Local Time in Chongjin, North Korea
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Country
- North Korea
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Chongjin
- North Korea builds large new jail in Chongjin as national prison project expandsNK News · 87d ago
- Nine youths in Chongjin face public criticism over foreign videos데일리NK · 39d ago
- Children Perform at a Kindergarten, Chongjin, North KoreaLenscratch · 208d ago
- Satellite images suggest North Korea is upgrading ports for new, larger destroyersRadio Free Asia · 125d ago
- N. Korea building new warships on both coasts: NK NewsThe Korea Times · 24d ago
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Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the third-largest city in the country, and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Chongjin right now?
- The current time in Chongjin, North Korea is 09:09:58 PM (GMT+9), which is UTC+9.
- What time zone is Chongjin in?
- Chongjin uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+9, UTC+9.
- Does Chongjin observe daylight saving time?
- No. Chongjin does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Chongjin?
- Chongjin is currently UTC+9 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).