North Korea facts
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Eastern Asia |
| Area | 120,538 km² · 46,540 sq mi · 29,785,542 acres |
| Language | Korean |
| Demonym | North Korean |
| Currency | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang · UTC+9 · 4:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +850 |
| Internet domain | .kp |
| Capital coordinates | 39.0339, 125.7543 |
Time difference
Pyongyang is on UTC+9 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 4:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- North Korea is about 1.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- North Korea is about 49.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Pyongyang to Washington, D.C.: about 11,044 km (6,862 mi) as the crow flies.
- Pyongyang to London: about 8,662 km (5,383 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
North Korea shares land borders with 3 countries: China, South Korea, Russia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
How big is North Korea?
North Korea covers about 120,538 km² (46,540 sq mi), ranking 97 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 49.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is North Korea in?
Pyongyang uses UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) today. When it is noon in Pyongyang, it is 11:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 4:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does North Korea use?
North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW).
What is the country code for North Korea?
The international calling code is +850. From the United States dial 011 850 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 850.
What language is spoken in North Korea?
Official or national language: Korean.