Geographic position of Tŏkch’ŏn
Tŏkch’ŏn is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.7526° N, 126.2580° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,425 km (2,750 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,594 km (3,476 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,444 km (8,975 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,806 km (6,715 mi) east
Tŏkch’ŏn lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Tŏkch’ŏn
With a population of 237,133, Tŏkch’ŏn ranks as the 13th most populous city in North Korea, out of 97 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Tŏkch’ŏn
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ / ZKPY) is a major international airport located about 78 km (48 mi) from Tŏkch’ŏn.
Current local time at the airport is 02:16:19.
Daylight saving time in Tŏkch’ŏn
Tŏkch’ŏn uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Pyongyang. The current local offset is UTC+9 / KST.
Tŏkch’ŏn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Tŏkch’ŏn
Business hours in Tŏkch’ŏn (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: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Tŏkch’ŏn
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tŏkch’ŏn in?
Tŏkch’ŏn 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 Tŏkch’ŏn at UTC+9.
What time is it in Tŏkch’ŏn right now?
The current local time in Tŏkch’ŏn is 02:16:19 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tŏkch’ŏn observe daylight saving time?
No. Tŏkch’ŏn is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Tŏkch’ŏn?
Tŏkch’ŏn is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tŏkch’ŏn?
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is the nearest airport to Tŏkch’ŏn, located about 78 km away. The current local time at the airport is 02:16:19.
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