Current Date And Time In Gimcheon, South Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:15:05 KST
State: Gyeongsangbuk-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 150,000
District: Gimcheon-si
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gimcheon, a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gimcheon — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gimcheon | |
| District / County | Gimcheon-si | |
| State | Gyeongsangbuk-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 150,000 | |
| Area | 1,009.50 km² (389.77 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gyeongsangbuk-do | #6 of 19 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 | 81 | |
| In Feet | 266 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.12 | |
| Longitude | 128.12 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.122° N 128.12° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 7' 18" N 128° 7' 11" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 7.31' N 128° 7.19' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gyeongsangbuk-do Capital | 73 km Northeast of Andong | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tsushima, Japan (238 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 | 🌅 07:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1914-01-01 |
Gimcheon is a city situated in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Gimcheon-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gimcheon 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 Gyeongsangbuk-do
The latitude and longitude of Gimcheon pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 81 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gimcheon on the map
Gimcheon 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 Gimcheon 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. › Gimcheon exchange rates
To ring a number in Gimcheon 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 Gimcheon and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gimcheon ranks #6 of 19 cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do. It lies about 73 km Northeast of Andong, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gyeongsangbuk-do market. › Cities near Gimcheon
Gimcheon has a recorded population of approximately 150,000 people. That places it #6 of 19 cities with population data in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Browse more cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do for comparison.
Gimcheon spans approximately 1,009.50 square kilometers (389.77 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gimcheon sits within Gimcheon-si, is part of Gyeongsangbuk-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Gimcheon keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:41 AM and sets around 07:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gimcheon price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Gimcheon currency page.
Gimcheon is about 73 km Northeast of Andong, the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do. See cities near Gimcheon for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gimcheon lands you closest to Tsushima, Japan, about 238 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gimcheon sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
