Standard TimeKST |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Pyongyang time compared to Beijing time (China) |
1 hours behind |
Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is located in the lower reaches of the Daedong River in the west and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As an ancient city with a history of 1,000 years, once the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty and rebuilt through wars in modern times, the city is known for its neat and tidy planning and Juche architectural style. Landmarks include the Juche Tower, the Triumphal Arch, and the Great Monument of Mansudae, highlighting the national ideology. Pyongyang, with its high green coverage, is known as a "city in a park", and has well-developed education and art businesses, with cultural institutions such as the Pyongyang Film Studio and the Mansudae Art Theater, which are important windows for the DPRK's external presentation.
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