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Current Date And Time In North Korea

Saturday, 05 September 2026
09:54:13 KST
Capital: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 26,559,747

🗺️ Map of North Korea - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of North Korea featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of North Korea

📍 LATITUDE
40.34°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
127.51°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.3399° N127.5101° E
Signed Decimal Degrees40.3399127.5101
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 20' 23" N127° 30' 36" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 20.3911' N127° 30.6056' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in North Korea Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:29 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:27 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 58m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:58 AM
Calculated for today (05 Sep 2026) from North Korea’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 North Korea’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,491 km
(2,790 mi) • North Korea's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
10,819 km
(6,723 mi) • North Korea's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
40.34° S, 52.49° W
The point exactly opposite North Korea's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from North Korea, you'd surface nearest to Mar del Plata, Argentina, about 508 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of North Korea

📍 Location Details

CountryNorth Korea
ContinentAsia
CapitalPyongyang
Country CodePRK
Time Zone+08:30

📈 Area & Population

Population26,559,747
Area (km²)120,540.00 km²
Area (mi²)46,540.74 mi²
Pop. Density220.34 /km²
Elevation847 m / 2,778 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 3 countries
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 120,540 km² (46,541 mi²)
🟢 Land: 120,538 km² (46,540 mi²) - 100.0%
🔵 Water: 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) - 0.0%
🌍 World Share: 0.081% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #100 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #56 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #21 of 51 in Asia

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from North Korea to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this North Korea flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far North Korea is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
China
Capital: Beijing
W2,093 km1,301 mi~ 2h 20m🗺️ View
Russia
Capital: Moscow
NW2,792 km1,735 mi~ 3h 6m🗺️ View
South Korea
Capital: Seoul
S493 km307 mi~ 33m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

📌 How Central Is North Korea's Capital?

Pyongyang → Geographic Center of North Korea
209 km (130 mi)
Pyongyang sits NE of the country's geographic center • straight-line distance

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in North Korea

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Pyongyang, North Korea's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in North Korea. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
South Pyongan39.3539° N126.1683° E230 m50 km🗺 View Map
South Hamgyong40.3725° N128.2989° E309 m264 km🗺 View Map
P'yŏngan-bukto39.9256° N125.3928° E44 m104 km🗺 View Map
Pyongyang39.0738° N125.8198° E51 m7 km🗺 View Map
North Hamgyong41.8149° N129.4582° E551 m440 km🗺 View Map
South Hwanghae38.2007° N125.4782° E240 m96 km🗺 View Map
North Hwanghae38.6713° N126.4364° E144 m72 km🗺 View Map
Kangwŏn-do38.8432° N127.5597° E789 m158 km🗺 View Map
Chagang40.7203° N126.5621° E888 m200 km🗺 View Map
Yanggang-do41.2319° N128.5076° E1,619 m338 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in North Korea

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in North Korea, along with each city's aerial distance from Pyongyang, North Korea's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
PyongyangPyongyang39.0339° N125.7543° E43 m0 km🗺 View Map
HamhŭngSouth Hamgyong39.9183° N127.5364° E16 m182 km🗺 View Map
Namp’oNampo38.7375° N125.4078° E9 m45 km🗺 View Map
Sunch’ŏnSouth Pyongan39.4317° N125.9328° E72 m47 km🗺 View Map
HŭngnamSouth Hamgyong39.842° N127.6321° E3 m185 km🗺 View Map
KaesŏngKaesong37.9708° N126.5544° E42 m137 km🗺 View Map
WŏnsanKangwŏn-do39.1528° N127.4436° E7 m146 km🗺 View Map
ChongjinNorth Hamgyong41.7956° N129.7758° E5 m458 km🗺 View Map
Man’gyŏngdae-riPyongyang38.9918° N125.6587° E14 m9 km🗺 View Map
Kaech’ŏnSouth Pyongan39.7006° N125.8933° E35 m75 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to North Korea Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding North Korea Geography

The interactive map of North Korea provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of North Korea's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of North Korea Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across North Korea
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the North Korea map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of North Korea. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our North Korea Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About North Korea Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of North Korea?

The geographic center of North Korea is located at approximately 40.34° N (Latitude) and 127.51° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use North Korea map data for business?

Business professionals use North Korea mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across North Korea.

🌍 Which countries border North Korea?

You can explore countries near North Korea by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within North Korea?

Yes! Visit our North Korea States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within North Korea.

⏰ What timezone is North Korea in?

North Korea operates in UTC+08:30. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our North Korea Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the North Korea map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our North Korea interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for North Korea?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for North Korea including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the North Korea main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of North Korea show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes North Korea's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in North Korea?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in North Korea ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in North Korea today?

Today, measured from North Korea's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:29 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is North Korea from the Equator?

North Korea's geographic center is approximately 4,491 km (2,790 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 10,819 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from North Korea?

The antipodal point of North Korea's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Mar del Plata, Argentina, roughly 508 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.

📌 How far is North Korea's capital from the country's geographic center?

Pyongyang sits approximately 209 km (130 mi) NE of North Korea's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.