Current Date And Time In Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, 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 Pongch’ŏn-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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Pongch’ŏn-ŭp | |
| State | South Hwanghae | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 79,740 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Hwanghae | #11 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 | 38.12 | |
| Longitude | 126.2 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.124° N 126.205° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 7' 26" N 126° 12' 17" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 7.43' N 126° 12.28' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Hwanghae Capital | 44 km West-Southwest of Haeju | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gyodong, South Korea (39 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 | 🔥 05:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 42m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is a city situated in South Hwanghae, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Pongch’ŏn-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 Hwanghae
The latitude and longitude of Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 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 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp on the map
Pongch’ŏn-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 Pongch’ŏn-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. › Pongch’ŏn-ŭp exchange rates
To ring a number in Pongch’ŏn-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 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Pongch’ŏn-ŭp ranks #11 of 19 cities in South Hwanghae. It lies about 44 km West-Southwest 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 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp has a recorded population of approximately 79,740 people. That places it #11 of 19 cities with population data in South Hwanghae. Browse more cities in South Hwanghae for comparison.
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is part of South Hwanghae in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:18 AM and sets around 07:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Pongch’ŏn-ŭp currency page.
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is about 44 km West-Southwest of Haeju, the capital of South Hwanghae. See cities near Pongch’ŏn-ŭp for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Pongch’ŏn-ŭp lands you closest to Gyodong, South Korea, about 39 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Pongch’ŏn-ŭp sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
