Current Date And Time In Kangsŏn, North Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:12:01 KST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kangsŏn, a city in South Pyongan, North Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kangsŏn — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kangsŏn | |
| State | South Pyongan | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 102,436 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Pyongan | #6 of 12 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 | 22 | |
| In Feet | 72 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.94 | |
| Longitude | 125.58 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.936° N 125.581° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 56' 11" N 125° 34' 52" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 56.18' N 125° 34.87' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Baengnyeongdo, South Korea (135 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 | 🔥 05:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Kangsŏn is a city situated in South Pyongan, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Kangsŏn 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 Pyongan
The latitude and longitude of Kangsŏn pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 22 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kangsŏn on the map
Kangsŏn 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 Kangsŏn 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. › Kangsŏn exchange rates
To ring a number in Kangsŏn 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 Kangsŏn and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kangsŏn ranks #6 of 12 cities in South Pyongan. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Pyongan market. › Cities near Kangsŏn
Kangsŏn has a recorded population of approximately 102,436 people. That places it #6 of 12 cities with population data in South Pyongan. Browse more cities in South Pyongan for comparison.
Kangsŏn is part of South Pyongan in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kangsŏn keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:16 AM and sets around 07:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kangsŏn price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Kangsŏn currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kangsŏn lands you closest to Baengnyeongdo, South Korea, about 135 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kangsŏn sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
