Current Date And Time In Pohang, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
05:46:04 KST
State: Gyeongsangbuk-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 492,041
District: Pohang-si
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Pohang, 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 Pohang — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Pohang | |
| District / County | Pohang-si | |
| State | Gyeongsangbuk-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 492,041 | |
| Area | 1,127.24 km² (435.23 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Gyeongsangbuk-do | #1 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 | 5 | |
| In Feet | 16 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.03 | |
| Longitude | 129.36 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.029° N 129.365° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 1' 45" N 129° 21' 53" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 1.75' N 129° 21.89' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gyeongsangbuk-do Capital | 83 km Northwest of Andong | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tsushima, Japan (203 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 | 🔥 05:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Pohang is a city situated in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Pohang-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Pohang 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 Gyeongsangbuk-do
The latitude and longitude of Pohang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 5 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Pohang on the map
Pohang 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 Pohang 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. › Pohang exchange rates
To ring a number in Pohang 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 Pohang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Pohang ranks #1 of 19 cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do. It lies about 83 km Northwest 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 Pohang
Pohang has a recorded population of approximately 492,041 people. That places it #1 of 19 cities with population data in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Browse more cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do for comparison.
Pohang spans approximately 1,127.24 square kilometers (435.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Pohang sits within Pohang-si, is part of Gyeongsangbuk-do in South Korea. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Pohang keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:39 AM and sets around 07:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Pohang price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Pohang currency page.
Pohang is about 83 km Northwest of Andong, the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do. See cities near Pohang for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Pohang lands you closest to Tsushima, Japan, about 203 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Pohang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
