Current Date And Time In Wŏnju, South Korea
Sunday, 26 July 2026
14:26:24 KST
State: Gangwon-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 332,849
District: Wonju-si
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wŏnju, 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 Wŏnju — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wŏnju | |
| District / County | Wonju-si | |
| State | Gangwon-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 332,849 | |
| Area | 867.63 km² (334.99 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gangwon-do | #1 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 | 133 | |
| In Feet | 436 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.35 | |
| Longitude | 127.95 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.351° N 127.945° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 21' 5" N 127° 56' 43" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 21.08' N 127° 56.72' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gangwon-do Capital | 61 km North-Northwest of Chuncheon | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaesŏng, North Korea (140 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 | 🔥 05:26 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 26300–26509 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Wŏnju is a city situated in Gangwon-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Wonju-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Wŏnju 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 Wŏnju pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 133 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wŏnju on the map
Wŏnju 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 Wŏnju 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. › Wŏnju exchange rates
To ring a number in Wŏnju 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 Wŏnju and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wŏnju ranks #1 of 15 cities in Gangwon-do. It lies about 61 km North-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 Wŏnju
Wŏnju has a recorded population of approximately 332,849 people. That places it #1 of 15 cities with population data in Gangwon-do. Browse more cities in Gangwon-do for comparison.
Wŏnju spans approximately 867.63 square kilometers (334.99 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Wŏnju sits within Wonju-si, is part of Gangwon-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wŏnju keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:26 AM and sets around 07:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wŏnju price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Wŏnju currency page.
Wŏnju is about 61 km North-Northwest of Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon-do. See cities near Wŏnju for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wŏnju lands you closest to Kaesŏng, North Korea, about 140 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wŏnju sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
