Time Difference Between Myŏngch’ŏn and New York
New York is 13 hours behind Myŏngch’ŏn.
North Korea
Myŏngch’ŏn
Asia/Pyongyang · UTC+9
United States
New York
America/New_York · UTC-4
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Myŏngch’ŏn and New York.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Myŏngch’ŏn and New York. Consider early-morning calls in Myŏngch’ŏn or late-evening calls in New York.
Myŏngch’ŏn to New York — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York for an hour in Myŏngch’ŏn. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Myŏngch’ŏn and New York?
New York, United States (UTC-4) is 13 hours behind Myŏngch’ŏn, North Korea (UTC+9).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Myŏngch’ŏn and New York?
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 Myŏngch’ŏn and New York?
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 Myŏngch’ŏn, what time is it in New York?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Myŏngch’ŏn is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.