Time Difference Between Kaesŏng and Tokyo

Tokyo is the same time as Kaesŏng.

North Korea

Kaesŏng

Asia/Pyongyang · UTC+9

Japan

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9

Best Times to Meet

Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Kaesŏng and Tokyo.

  • Kaesŏng

    9:00 AM

    Tokyo

    9:00 AM

  • Kaesŏng

    10:00 AM

    Tokyo

    10:00 AM

  • Kaesŏng

    11:00 AM

    Tokyo

    11:00 AM

  • Kaesŏng

    12:00 PM

    Tokyo

    12:00 PM

  • Kaesŏng

    1:00 PM

    Tokyo

    1:00 PM

  • Kaesŏng

    2:00 PM

    Tokyo

    2:00 PM

  • Kaesŏng

    3:00 PM

    Tokyo

    3:00 PM

  • Kaesŏng

    4:00 PM

    Tokyo

    4:00 PM

  • Kaesŏng

    5:00 PM

    Tokyo

    5:00 PM

Kaesŏng to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion

Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in Kaesŏng. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kaesŏng and Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is same time as Kaesŏng, North Korea (UTC+9).

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kaesŏng and Tokyo?

The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.

Does daylight saving time change the difference between Kaesŏng and Tokyo?

Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.

When it is 9 AM in Kaesŏng, what time is it in Tokyo?

Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Kaesŏng is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.