Current Date And Time In Wŏnsan, North Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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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.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wŏnsan | |
| State | Kangwŏn-do | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 329,207 | |
| Area | 269.36 km² (104.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Kangwŏn-do | #1 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | North Korean Won | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KPW | |
| Symbol | ₩ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +850 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kp | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.15 | |
| Longitude | 127.44 | |
| 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 Capital | 0 km North of Wonsan | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Yonggwang, 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 Length | 13h 52m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1800-01-01 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Wŏnsan spans approximately 269.36 square kilometers (104.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Wŏnsan is part of Kangwŏn-do in North Korea. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
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.
Businesses and shops in Wŏnsan price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Wŏnsan currency page.
Wŏnsan is about 0 km North of Wonsan, the capital of Kangwŏn-do. See cities near Wŏnsan for more nearby distances.
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.
