Days in Hamhŭng are currently getting shorter, about 18 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.9183° N, 127.5364° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,444 km (2,761 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,575 km (3,464 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,463 km (8,987 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,889 km (6,766 mi) east
Hamhŭng lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Hamhŭng
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hamhŭng is near Mar del Plata - when it's noon in Hamhŭng, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hamhŭng
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Hamhŭng is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Hamhŭng
In Hamhŭng, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 0m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 20m, a difference of roughly 5h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hamhŭng's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hamhŭng at 39.92° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hamhŭng
With a population of 559,056, Hamhŭng ranks as the 2nd most populous city in North Korea, out of 97 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hamhŭng
Sondok Airport (DSO / ZKSD) is a regional airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Hamhŭng.
Current local time at the airport is 13:38:15.
Daylight saving time in Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Pyongyang. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Hamhŭng does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Hamhŭng
Business hours in Hamhŭng (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 PM (previous day) - 4:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 PM (previous day) - 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Hamhŭng
Compare time in Hamhŭng with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in North Korea
Public Holidays Affecting Hamhŭng
Official national holiday observed in North Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hamhŭng in?
Hamhŭng follows the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hamhŭng at UTC+9.
What time is it in Hamhŭng right now?
The current local time in Hamhŭng is 13:38:15 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hamhŭng observe daylight saving time?
No. Hamhŭng is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hamhŭng?
Hamhŭng is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hamhŭng?
Sondok Airport (DSO) is the nearest airport to Hamhŭng, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 13:38:15.
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