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Current Date And Time In Wŏnsan, North Korea

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:39:21 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 329,207

🌎 Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do, North Korea – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wŏnsan, a city in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Wŏnsan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWŏnsan
StateKangwŏn-do
CountryNorth Korea
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population329,207
Area269.36 km² (104.00 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Kangwŏn-do#1 of 5 cities with population data
Currency
NameNorth Korean Won
Code ISO-4217KPW
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+850
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.kp
Elevation
In Meter7
In Feet23
GPS Coordinates
Latitude39.15
Longitude127.44
Decimal Degrees (DD)39.153° N 127.444° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)39° 9' 10" N 127° 26' 37" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)39° 9.17' N 127° 26.62' E
Location Context
Distance to Kangwŏn-do Capital0 km North of Wonsan
Nearest City in Another CountryYonggwang, South Korea (97 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:08 AM
Sunset🌅 07:01 PM
Day Length13h 52m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Pyongyang
Founded / Incorporated1800-01-01

Wŏnsan – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do

Wŏnsan is a city situated in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Wŏnsan as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kangwŏn-do

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Wŏnsan

The latitude and longitude of Wŏnsan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wŏnsan on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Wŏnsan

Wŏnsan runs on UTC +08:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Wŏnsan

Payments and pricing in Wŏnsan run on North Korean Won (KPW), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Wŏnsan exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Wŏnsan

To ring a number in Wŏnsan from outside North Korea, dial +850 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Wŏnsan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Wŏnsan's Standing Within Kangwŏn-do

By recorded population, Wŏnsan ranks #1 of 5 cities in Kangwŏn-do. It lies about 0 km North of Wonsan, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kangwŏn-do market. › Cities near Wŏnsan

📊 How This Wŏnsan Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Wŏnsan into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Wŏnsan to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Kangwŏn-do market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Wŏnsan. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Wŏnsan

👥 What is the population of Wŏnsan?

Wŏnsan has a recorded population of approximately 329,207 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Kangwŏn-do. Browse more cities in Kangwŏn-do for comparison.

📐 How large is Wŏnsan in square kilometers?

Wŏnsan spans approximately 269.36 square kilometers (104.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Wŏnsan in?

Wŏnsan is part of Kangwŏn-do in North Korea. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Wŏnsan in?

Wŏnsan keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:08 AM and sets around 07:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Wŏnsan?

Businesses and shops in Wŏnsan price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Wŏnsan currency page.

📍 How far is Wŏnsan from the state capital?

Wŏnsan is about 0 km North of Wonsan, the capital of Kangwŏn-do. See cities near Wŏnsan for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Wŏnsan lands you closest to Yonggwang, South Korea, about 97 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wŏnsan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.