Current Date And Time In Hamhŭng, North Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:11:25 KST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hamhŭng, a city in South Hamgyong, North Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hamhŭng — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hamhŭng | |
| State | South Hamgyong | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 559,056 | |
| Area | 330.00 km² (127.41 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in South Hamgyong | #1 of 11 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 | 16 | |
| In Feet | 52 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.92 | |
| Longitude | 127.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.918° N 127.536° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 55' 6" N 127° 32' 11" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 55.1' N 127° 32.18' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Hamgyong Capital | 0 km North of Hamhung | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Yonggwang, South Korea (13 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 | 🔥 05:07 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 55m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Hamhŭng is a city situated in South Hamgyong, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Hamhŭng 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 South Hamgyong
The latitude and longitude of Hamhŭng pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hamhŭng on the map
Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng 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. › Hamhŭng exchange rates
To ring a number in Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hamhŭng ranks #1 of 11 cities in South Hamgyong. It lies about 0 km North of Hamhung, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Hamgyong market. › Cities near Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng has a recorded population of approximately 559,056 people. That places it #1 of 11 cities with population data in South Hamgyong. Browse more cities in South Hamgyong for comparison.
Hamhŭng spans approximately 330.00 square kilometers (127.41 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Hamhŭng is part of South Hamgyong in North Korea. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Hamhŭng keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:07 AM and sets around 07:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hamhŭng price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Hamhŭng currency page.
Hamhŭng is about 0 km North of Hamhung, the capital of South Hamgyong. See cities near Hamhŭng for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hamhŭng lands you closest to Yonggwang, South Korea, about 13 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hamhŭng sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
