Current Date And Time In Hwasŏng, North Korea
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hwasŏng, a city in North Hamgyong, North Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hwasŏng — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hwasŏng | |
| State | North Hamgyong | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 99,557 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Hamgyong | #2 of 24 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 | 98 | |
| In Feet | 322 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.26 | |
| Longitude | 129.49 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.256° N 129.493° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 15' 20" N 129° 29' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 15.33' N 129° 29.57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Hamgyong Capital | 65 km North-Northeast of Chongjin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Chongshan, China (102 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 | 🔥 04:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Hwasŏng is a city situated in North Hamgyong, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Hwasŏng as a Populated Place. 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 North Hamgyong
The latitude and longitude of Hwasŏng pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 98 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hwasŏng on the map
Hwasŏng 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 Hwasŏng 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. › Hwasŏng exchange rates
To ring a number in Hwasŏng 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 Hwasŏng and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hwasŏng ranks #2 of 24 cities in North Hamgyong. It lies about 65 km North-Northeast of Chongjin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Hamgyong market. › Cities near Hwasŏng
Hwasŏng has a recorded population of approximately 99,557 people. That places it #2 of 24 cities with population data in North Hamgyong. Browse more cities in North Hamgyong for comparison.
Hwasŏng is part of North Hamgyong in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Hwasŏng keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 04:58 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hwasŏng price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Hwasŏng currency page.
Hwasŏng is about 65 km North-Northeast of Chongjin, the capital of North Hamgyong. See cities near Hwasŏng for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hwasŏng lands you closest to Chongshan, China, about 102 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hwasŏng sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
