Current Date And Time In Pyeongchang, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:58:35 KST
State: Gangwon-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 9,940
District: Pyeongchang-gun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Pyeongchang, 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 Pyeongchang — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Pyeongchang | |
| District / County | Pyeongchang-gun | |
| State | Gangwon-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,940 | |
| Area | 1,464.23 km² (565.34 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gangwon-do | #15 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 | 300 | |
| In Feet | 984 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.37 | |
| Longitude | 128.39 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.37° N 128.393° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 22' 13" N 128° 23' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 22.22' N 128° 23.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gangwon-do Capital | 81 km Northwest of Chuncheon | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Hoeyang, North Korea (164 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 | 🔥 05:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 232700–232956 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Pyeongchang is a city situated in Gangwon-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Pyeongchang-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Pyeongchang 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 Gangwon-do
The latitude and longitude of Pyeongchang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 300 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Pyeongchang on the map
Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang 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. › Pyeongchang exchange rates
To ring a number in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Pyeongchang ranks #15 of 15 cities in Gangwon-do. It lies about 81 km Northwest 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 Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang has a recorded population of approximately 9,940 people. That places it #15 of 15 cities with population data in Gangwon-do. Browse more cities in Gangwon-do for comparison.
Pyeongchang spans approximately 1,464.23 square kilometers (565.34 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Pyeongchang sits within Pyeongchang-gun, is part of Gangwon-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Pyeongchang keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:41 AM and sets around 07:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Pyeongchang price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Pyeongchang currency page.
Pyeongchang is about 81 km Northwest of Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon-do. See cities near Pyeongchang for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Pyeongchang lands you closest to Hoeyang, North Korea, about 164 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Pyeongchang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
