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Current Date And Time In Yŏnggwang-ŭp, North Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
14:46:18 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 21,882

🌎 Yŏnggwang-ŭp, South Hamgyong, North Korea – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Yŏnggwang-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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Yŏnggwang-ŭp, South Hamgyong Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameYŏnggwang-ŭp
StateSouth Hamgyong
CountryNorth Korea
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population21,882
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in South Hamgyong#8 of 11 cities with population data
Currency
NameNorth Korean Won
Code ISO-4217KPW
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+850
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.kp
Elevation
In Meter35
In Feet115
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.02
Longitude127.45
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.018° N 127.455° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 1' 6" N 127° 27' 17" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 1.1' N 127° 27.28' E
Location Context
Distance to South Hamgyong Capital13 km South-Southeast of Hamhung
Nearest City in Another CountryYonggwang, South Korea (0 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🔥 05:10 AM
Sunset🌅 06:59 PM
Day Length13h 49m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Pyongyang

Yŏnggwang-ŭp – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Yŏnggwang-ŭp, South Hamgyong

Yŏnggwang-ŭp is a city situated in South Hamgyong, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Yŏnggwang-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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Yŏnggwang-ŭp

The latitude and longitude of Yŏnggwang-ŭp pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 35 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Yŏnggwang-ŭp on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Yŏnggwang-ŭp

Yŏnggwang-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

💰 Currency Used in Yŏnggwang-ŭp

Payments and pricing in Yŏnggwang-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. › Yŏnggwang-ŭp exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Yŏnggwang-ŭp

To ring a number in Yŏnggwang-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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Yŏnggwang-ŭp's Standing Within South Hamgyong

By recorded population, Yŏnggwang-ŭp ranks #8 of 11 cities in South Hamgyong. It lies about 13 km South-Southeast 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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp

📊 How This Yŏnggwang-ŭp Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Yŏnggwang-ŭp into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Yŏnggwang-ŭp to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the South Hamgyong market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Yŏnggwang-ŭp. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Yŏnggwang-ŭp

👥 What is the population of Yŏnggwang-ŭp?

Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a recorded population of approximately 21,882 people. That places it #8 of 11 cities with population data in South Hamgyong. Browse more cities in South Hamgyong for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Yŏnggwang-ŭp in?

Yŏnggwang-ŭp is part of South Hamgyong in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Yŏnggwang-ŭp in?

Yŏnggwang-ŭp keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:10 AM and sets around 06:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Yŏnggwang-ŭp?

Businesses and shops in Yŏnggwang-ŭp price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Yŏnggwang-ŭp currency page.

📍 How far is Yŏnggwang-ŭp from the state capital?

Yŏnggwang-ŭp is about 13 km South-Southeast of Hamhung, the capital of South Hamgyong. See cities near Yŏnggwang-ŭp for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Yŏnggwang-ŭp lands you closest to Yonggwang, South Korea, about 0 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Yŏnggwang-ŭp sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.