
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Changyŏn, a city in South Hwanghae, North Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Changyŏn — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Changyŏn | |
| State | South Hwanghae | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 39,368 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Hwanghae | #16 of 19 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 | 21 | |
| In Feet | 69 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.25 | |
| Longitude | 125.1 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.251° N 125.096° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 15' 3" N 125° 5' 46" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 15.05' N 125° 5.77' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Hwanghae Capital | 59 km East-Southeast of Haeju | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Baengnyeongdo, South Korea (50 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 | 🔥 05:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 42m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Changyŏn is a city situated in South Hwanghae, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Changyŏn 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 Hwanghae
The latitude and longitude of Changyŏn pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 21 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Changyŏn on the map
Changyŏn 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 Changyŏn 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. › Changyŏn exchange rates
To ring a number in Changyŏn 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 Changyŏn and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Changyŏn ranks #16 of 19 cities in South Hwanghae. It lies about 59 km East-Southeast of Haeju, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Hwanghae market. › Cities near Changyŏn
Changyŏn has a recorded population of approximately 39,368 people. That places it #16 of 19 cities with population data in South Hwanghae. Browse more cities in South Hwanghae for comparison.
Changyŏn is part of South Hwanghae in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Changyŏn keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:22 AM and sets around 07:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Changyŏn price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Changyŏn currency page.
Changyŏn is about 59 km East-Southeast of Haeju, the capital of South Hwanghae. See cities near Changyŏn for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Changyŏn lands you closest to Baengnyeongdo, South Korea, about 50 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Changyŏn sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.