Opening days in Pyongyang: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Pyongyang with known opening hours, 3 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Wednesday in Pyongyang
0 closed · 6 open
Closed on Wednesday
Nothing closes on Wednesday — all 6 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Wednesday
- Kim Il Sung Square5:00–20:00
- Kumsusan Palace of the Sun9:00–17:00
- Mansudae Grand MonumentOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum3:30–10:00
- Mangyongdae Native House9:00–17:00
- Chollima StatueOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Il Sung Square | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 |
| Kumsusan Palace of the Sun | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 6–17 | ✕ |
| Mansudae Grand Monument | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 0–0 |
| Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum | 3:30–10 | 3:30–10 | 3:30–10 | 3:30–10 | 3:30–10 | 3:30–10 | 3:30–10 |
| Mangyongdae Native House | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chollima Statue | ✕ | ✕ | 24h | 0–0 | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Open late in Pyongyang
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Mansudae Grand MonumentOpen late until 24:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
- Chollima StatueOpen late until 24:00 on Wed
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Pyongyang closed on Sunday?
Some are. 3 of the 6 top sights in Pyongyang with known hours close on Sunday: Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Mangyongdae Native House, Chollima Statue. The other 3 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Pyongyang?
On Sunday, 3 of the 6 top sights in Pyongyang are open: Kim Il Sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum.
Which attractions in Pyongyang are open every day?
3 top sights in Pyongyang are open all seven days: Kim Il Sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum.
Which sights in Pyongyang are open late?
Mansudae Grand Monument, Chollima Statue stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-10-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Pyongyang).
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