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Current Date And Time In Kimje, South Korea

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:31:53 KST
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 44,894
District: Gimje-si

🌎 Kimje, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kimje, a city in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kimje — 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

Kimje, Jeollabuk-do Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKimje
District / CountyGimje-si
StateJeollabuk-do
CountrySouth Korea
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population44,894
Area545.19 km² (210.50 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Jeollabuk-do#8 of 13 cities with population data
Currency
NameSouth Korean Won
Code ISO-4217KRW
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+82
International Exit Prefix001, 002, 003xx, 005, 006, 007xx, 008
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.kr
Elevation
In Meter18
In Feet59
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.8
Longitude126.89
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.802° N 126.889° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 48' 6" N 126° 53' 20" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 48.1' N 126° 53.33' E
Location Context
Distance to Jeollabuk-do Capital24 km East of Jeonju
Nearest City in Another CountryKaesŏng, North Korea (243 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🔥 05:47 AM
Sunset🌅 07:27 PM
Day Length13h 40m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Seoul
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Kimje – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kimje, Jeollabuk-do

Kimje is a city situated in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Gimje-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kimje 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 Jeollabuk-do

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kimje

The latitude and longitude of Kimje pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kimje on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kimje

Kimje 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

💰 Currency Used in Kimje

Payments and pricing in Kimje 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. › Kimje exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kimje

To ring a number in Kimje 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 Kimje and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Kimje's Standing Within Jeollabuk-do

By recorded population, Kimje ranks #8 of 13 cities in Jeollabuk-do. It lies about 24 km East of Jeonju, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jeollabuk-do market. › Cities near Kimje

📊 How This Kimje Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kimje into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Kimje to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Jeollabuk-do market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kimje. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kimje

👥 What is the population of Kimje?

Kimje has a recorded population of approximately 44,894 people. That places it #8 of 13 cities with population data in Jeollabuk-do. Browse more cities in Jeollabuk-do for comparison.

📐 How large is Kimje in square kilometers?

Kimje spans approximately 545.19 square kilometers (210.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kimje in?

Kimje sits within Gimje-si, is part of Jeollabuk-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kimje in?

Kimje keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:47 AM and sets around 07:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kimje?

Businesses and shops in Kimje price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Kimje currency page.

📍 How far is Kimje from the state capital?

Kimje is about 24 km East of Jeonju, the capital of Jeollabuk-do. See cities near Kimje for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kimje lands you closest to Kaesŏng, North Korea, about 243 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kimje sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.