Current Date And Time In Koch'ang, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:54:05 KST
State: Jeollabuk-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 72,996
District: Gochang-gun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Koch'ang, 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 Koch'ang — 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 | Koch'ang | |
| District / County | Gochang-gun | |
| State | Jeollabuk-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 72,996 | |
| Area | 606.90 km² (234.33 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Jeollabuk-do | #7 of 13 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 | 44 | |
| In Feet | 144 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.43 | |
| Longitude | 126.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.433° N 126.7° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 25' 60" N 126° 42' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 26' N 126° 42' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jeollabuk-do Capital | 59 km Northeast of Jeonju | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tsushima, Japan (273 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 | 🔥 05:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Koch'ang is a city situated in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Gochang-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Koch'ang 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
The latitude and longitude of Koch'ang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 44 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Koch'ang on the map
Koch'ang 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 Koch'ang 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. › Koch'ang exchange rates
To ring a number in Koch'ang 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 Koch'ang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Koch'ang ranks #7 of 13 cities in Jeollabuk-do. It lies about 59 km Northeast 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 Koch'ang
Koch'ang has a recorded population of approximately 72,996 people. That places it #7 of 13 cities with population data in Jeollabuk-do. Browse more cities in Jeollabuk-do for comparison.
Koch'ang spans approximately 606.90 square kilometers (234.33 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Koch'ang sits within Gochang-gun, is part of Jeollabuk-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Koch'ang keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:51 AM and sets around 07:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Koch'ang price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Koch'ang currency page.
Koch'ang is about 59 km Northeast of Jeonju, the capital of Jeollabuk-do. See cities near Koch'ang for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Koch'ang lands you closest to Tsushima, Japan, about 273 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Koch'ang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
