
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Haeju, 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 Haeju — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Haeju | |
| State | South Hwanghae | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 222,396 | |
| Area | 206.90 km² (79.88 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in South Hwanghae | #1 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 | 57 | |
| In Feet | 187 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.04 | |
| Longitude | 125.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.041° N 125.715° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 2' 26" N 125° 42' 53" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 2.43' N 125° 42.88' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gyodong, South Korea (57 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 | 🔥 05:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Haeju is a city situated in South Hwanghae, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Haeju 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 Hwanghae
The latitude and longitude of Haeju pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 57 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Haeju on the map
Haeju 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 Haeju 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. › Haeju exchange rates
To ring a number in Haeju 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 Haeju and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Haeju ranks #1 of 19 cities in South Hwanghae. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Hwanghae market. › Cities near Haeju
Haeju has a recorded population of approximately 222,396 people. That places it #1 of 19 cities with population data in South Hwanghae. Browse more cities in South Hwanghae for comparison.
Haeju spans approximately 206.90 square kilometers (79.88 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Haeju is part of South Hwanghae in North Korea. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Haeju keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:03 AM and sets around 07:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Haeju price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Haeju currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Haeju lands you closest to Gyodong, South Korea, about 57 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Haeju sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.