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Kaech'ŏn is an industrial and coal-mining city in South Pyongan province in North Korea, north of Pyongyang. It is a working industrial town rather than a place on visitor itineraries.
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Kaech’ŏn, South Pyongan, North Korea uses Asia/Pyongyang, currently KST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kaech’ŏn is a city in North Korea, home to around 319,600 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Country
🇰🇵 North Korea
Population
319,554
Calling code
+850
Currency
KPW
Kaech’ŏn vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:51 / 17:50
- Day length
- 11h 0m
Kaech’ŏn, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The city is not generally included on organised itineraries, which concentrate on Pyongyang and a small number of designated sites. The surrounding province is mountainous and industrial.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:51
- Sunset
- 17:50
- Daylight
- 11h 0m
Getting around
Transit notes
Independent travel in North Korea is not possible, and access outside approved routes is not permitted. Any visit takes place on an organised, escorted itinerary.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The climate is continental with cold dry winters and warm humid summers. Timing is determined by tour availability rather than weather.
Currency & language
🇰🇵 KPW
North Korea uses the KPW, calling code +850.
North Korea uses the won, though visitors generally transact in foreign currency. Korean is the language, photography is restricted, and guides' instructions should be followed closely.
Common questions
What time zone is Kaech’ŏn in?
Kaech’ŏn uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, currently KST (UTC+09:00).
Does Kaech’ŏn observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Kaech’ŏn in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Kaech’ŏn?
Kaech’ŏn is 9 hours ahead of UTC, 13 hours ahead of New York City, 8 hours ahead of London and on the same time as Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .