Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Wŏnsan is a port on the east coast of North Korea, set on a bay with mountains behind. It has been developed as a leisure and resort area, with a coastal strip and a ski resort in the mountains inland.
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Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do, North Korea uses Asia/Pyongyang, currently KST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Wŏnsan is a city in North Korea, with a population of about 329,200. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Country
🇰🇵 North Korea
Population
329,207
Calling code
+850
Currency
KPW
Wŏnsan vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:44 / 17:45
- Day length
- 11h 1m
Wŏnsan, 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 bay and the beaches are the city's setting, and the Masikryong ski resort in the hills above is one of the country's showpiece developments. The Kumgangsan mountains, long regarded as among the most scenic in Korea, lie to the south.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:44
- Sunset
- 17:45
- Daylight
- 11h 1m
Getting around
Transit notes
Independent travel in North Korea is not possible, and visits take place on organised, escorted itineraries with a fixed programme. Movement is directed by assigned guides.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Spring and autumn are the mildest, with warm humid summers and cold dry winters moderated somewhat by the sea. Timing is generally set 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 the guidance of accompanying guides should be followed closely.
Common questions
What time zone is Wŏnsan in?
Wŏnsan uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, currently KST (UTC+09:00).
Does Wŏnsan observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Wŏnsan in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Wŏnsan?
Wŏnsan 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: .