Current Date And Time In Onsŏng, North Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:12:31 KST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Onsŏng, 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 Onsŏng — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Onsŏng | |
| State | North Hamgyong | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 19,806 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Hamgyong | #18 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 | 83 | |
| In Feet | 272 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.96 | |
| Longitude | 129.99 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.957° N 129.993° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 57' 26" N 129° 59' 36" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 57.43' N 129° 59.6' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Hamgyong Capital | 130 km South of Chongjin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tumen, China (12 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 | 🔥 04:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Onsŏng is a city situated in North Hamgyong, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Onsŏng 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 Onsŏng pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 83 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Onsŏng on the map
Onsŏng 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 Onsŏng 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. › Onsŏng exchange rates
To ring a number in Onsŏng 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 Onsŏng and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Onsŏng ranks #18 of 24 cities in North Hamgyong. It lies about 130 km South 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 Onsŏng
Onsŏng has a recorded population of approximately 19,806 people. That places it #18 of 24 cities with population data in North Hamgyong. Browse more cities in North Hamgyong for comparison.
Onsŏng is part of North Hamgyong in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Onsŏng keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 04:51 AM and sets around 06:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Onsŏng price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Onsŏng currency page.
Onsŏng is about 130 km South of Chongjin, the capital of North Hamgyong. See cities near Onsŏng for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Onsŏng lands you closest to Tumen, China, about 12 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Onsŏng sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
