Current Date And Time In Wanju, South Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:32:18 KST
State: Jeollabuk-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 84,009
District: Jeonju-si
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wanju, 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 Wanju — 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 | Wanju | |
| District / County | Jeonju-si | |
| State | Jeollabuk-do | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 84,009 | |
| Area | 820.94 km² (316.97 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Jeollabuk-do | #5 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 | 56 | |
| In Feet | 184 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.85 | |
| Longitude | 127.15 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.845° N 127.148° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 50' 42" N 127° 8' 51" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 50.71' N 127° 8.85' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jeollabuk-do Capital | 3 km South of Jeonju | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaesŏng, North Korea (242 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 | 🔥 05:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul |
Wanju is a city situated in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Jeonju-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Wanju 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 Wanju pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 56 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wanju on the map
Wanju 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 Wanju 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. › Wanju exchange rates
To ring a number in Wanju 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 Wanju and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wanju ranks #5 of 13 cities in Jeollabuk-do. It lies about 3 km South 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 Wanju
Wanju has a recorded population of approximately 84,009 people. That places it #5 of 13 cities with population data in Jeollabuk-do. Browse more cities in Jeollabuk-do for comparison.
Wanju spans approximately 820.94 square kilometers (316.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Wanju sits within Jeonju-si, is part of Jeollabuk-do in South Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wanju keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:46 AM and sets around 07:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wanju price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Wanju currency page.
Wanju is about 3 km South of Jeonju, the capital of Jeollabuk-do. See cities near Wanju for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wanju lands you closest to Kaesŏng, North Korea, about 242 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wanju sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
