Current Date And Time In Hwacheon, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:57:09 KST
State: Gangwon-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 22,965
District: Hwacheon-gun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hwacheon, a city in Gangwon-do, South Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hwacheon — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hwacheon | |
| District / County | Hwacheon-gun | |
| State | Gangwon-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,965 | |
| Area | 909.45 km² (351.14 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Gangwon-do | #13 of 15 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | South Korean Won | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KRW | |
| Symbol | ₩ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +82 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 002, 003xx, 005, 006, 007xx, 008 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 115 | |
| In Feet | 377 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.11 | |
| Longitude | 127.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.107° N 127.706° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 6' 25" N 127° 42' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 6.42' N 127° 42.38' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gangwon-do Capital | 26 km South of Chuncheon | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Hoeyang, North Korea (68 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +09:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 42m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Hwacheon is a city situated in Gangwon-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Hwacheon-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hwacheon as a District Headquarters. 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 Gangwon-do
The latitude and longitude of Hwacheon pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 115 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hwacheon on the map
Hwacheon runs on UTC +09:00. 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 Hwacheon run on South Korean Won (KRW), shown with the symbol ₩. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Hwacheon exchange rates
To ring a number in Hwacheon from outside South Korea, dial +82 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Hwacheon and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hwacheon ranks #13 of 15 cities in Gangwon-do. It lies about 26 km South of Chuncheon, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gangwon-do market. › Cities near Hwacheon
Hwacheon has a recorded population of approximately 22,965 people. That places it #13 of 15 cities with population data in Gangwon-do. Browse more cities in Gangwon-do for comparison.
Hwacheon spans approximately 909.45 square kilometers (351.14 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Hwacheon sits within Hwacheon-gun, is part of Gangwon-do in South Korea. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Hwacheon keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:42 AM and sets around 07:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hwacheon price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Hwacheon currency page.
Hwacheon is about 26 km South of Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon-do. See cities near Hwacheon for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hwacheon lands you closest to Hoeyang, North Korea, about 68 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hwacheon sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
