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Istanbul to Pyongyang Converter

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Istanbul8:51 amWed, Sep 9
IstanbulTRT
Turkey · UTC+3
8:51 amWed, Sep 9
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PyongyangGMT+9
North Korea · UTC+9
2:51 pmWed, Sep 9
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Offset

The time difference between Istanbul and Pyongyang is 6 hours.

6 hours

Istanbul (TRT) is behind Pyongyang (GMT+9).

TRT: UTC+3

GMT+9: UTC+9

Neither Istanbul nor Pyongyang is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Istanbul (3 PM–5 PM in Pyongyang).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Istanbul (4:00 PM Pyongyang).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Turkey

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • National Independence & Children's DayThu, Apr 23
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
  • Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
  • Victory DaySun, Aug 30
  • Republic DayThu, Oct 29

About these zones

Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.

Pyongyang uses Korean Standard Time. To call North Korea, dial +850.

Pyongyang is approximately 4,850 miles northeast of Istanbul.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

IstanbulPyongyangDay
12:00 am6:00 amSame day
1:00 am7:00 amSame day
2:00 am8:00 amSame day
3:00 am9:00 amSame day
4:00 am10:00 amSame day
5:00 am11:00 amSame day
6:00 am12:00 pmSame day
7:00 am1:00 pmSame day
8:00 am2:00 pmSame day
9:00 am3:00 pmSame day
10:00 am4:00 pmSame day
11:00 am5:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
7:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm4:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm5:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Istanbul nor Pyongyang observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Istanbul
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:26 PM
Day length
12h 47m
Pyongyang
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Day length
12h 45m

Daylight overlap: 6h 18m — 6:39 AM–12:58 PM in Istanbul (12:39 PM–6:58 PM in Pyongyang). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Turkey Time

  • IST
  • SAW
  • ESB
  • YEI
  • ADB
  • GZT
  • DIY
  • ADA
  • COV
  • ASR

Airports in Korean Standard Time

  • FNJ

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Istanbul in Pyongyang?
9:00 am Istanbul is 3:00 pm Pyongyang.
What is 12:00 pm Istanbul in Pyongyang?
12:00 pm Istanbul is 6:00 pm Pyongyang.
What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in Pyongyang?
12:30 pm Istanbul is 6:30 pm Pyongyang.
What is 2:00 pm Istanbul in Pyongyang?
2:00 pm Istanbul is 8:00 pm Pyongyang.
What is 5:00 pm Istanbul in Pyongyang?
5:00 pm Istanbul is 11:00 pm Pyongyang.
What is 11:30 pm Istanbul in Pyongyang?
11:30 pm Istanbul is 5:30 am Pyongyang, the next day.