Current Date And Time In Kowŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
12:44:16 KST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kowŏn-ŭp, 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 Kowŏn-ŭp — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kowŏn-ŭp | |
| State | South Hamgyong | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,490 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Hamgyong | #9 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 | 9 | |
| In Feet | 30 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.44 | |
| Longitude | 127.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.438° N 127.243° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 26' 17" N 127° 14' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 26.28' N 127° 14.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Hamgyong Capital | 59 km North-Northeast of Hamhung | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Yonggwang, South Korea (67 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 | 🔥 05:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 47m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Kowŏn-ŭp is a city situated in South Hamgyong, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Kowŏn-ŭp 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 South Hamgyong
The latitude and longitude of Kowŏn-ŭp pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kowŏn-ŭp on the map
Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp 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. › Kowŏn-ŭp exchange rates
To ring a number in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kowŏn-ŭp ranks #9 of 11 cities in South Hamgyong. It lies about 59 km North-Northeast 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 Kowŏn-ŭp
Kowŏn-ŭp has a recorded population of approximately 21,490 people. That places it #9 of 11 cities with population data in South Hamgyong. Browse more cities in South Hamgyong for comparison.
Kowŏn-ŭp is part of South Hamgyong in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kowŏn-ŭp keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:12 AM and sets around 06:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kowŏn-ŭp price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Kowŏn-ŭp currency page.
Kowŏn-ŭp is about 59 km North-Northeast of Hamhung, the capital of South Hamgyong. See cities near Kowŏn-ŭp for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kowŏn-ŭp lands you closest to Yonggwang, South Korea, about 67 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kowŏn-ŭp sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
