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Current Date And Time In Manp’o, North Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:15:06 KST
State: Chagang
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 116,760

✈️ Manp’o, Chagang, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Manp’o, Chagang, North Korea using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Manp’o.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Manp’o with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Manp’o — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Manp’o, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for North Korea before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers North Korea's time zone +08:30, country calling code +850 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .KP. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Manp’o.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+08:30
📞 Country Calling Code+850
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.KP

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for North Korea — police 112, ambulance 119, fire brigade 119, general emergency 119. Store these in your phone before you reach Manp’o. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Manp’o.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
119
🚒
Fire
119
📞
General
119

📊 North Korea At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for North Korea — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

👤
Life Expectancy
73.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
100.0%
adults 15+
💼
Unemployment
3.6%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full North Korea development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Manp’o for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Manp’o
Regional Airport • TNH
Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport
Tonghua, CN
110
km away
Nearest to Kanggye (Capital)
Regional Airport
Changjin Air Force Base
Changjin, KP
88
km from Kanggye

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Manp’o's exact coordinates, or Kanggye's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Manp’o From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Manp’o to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Tokyo (Japan)1,312 km815 mi~ 2h 18m
Singapore (Singapore)4,968 km3,087 mi~ 6h 36m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,658 km4,137 mi~ 8h 35m
London (United Kingdom)8,484 km5,272 mi~ 10h 44m
Paris (France)8,601 km5,344 mi~ 10h 52m
Sydney (Australia)8,723 km5,420 mi~ 11h 01m
Los Angeles (United States)9,368 km5,821 mi~ 11h 46m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,977 km6,199 mi~ 12h 29m
Toronto (Canada)10,242 km6,364 mi~ 12h 48m
New York (United States)10,684 km6,639 mi~ 13h 19m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Manp’o, North Korea is set to Korea Standard Time (KST) with a current offset of UTC +08:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Manp’o requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneKorea Standard Time (KST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +08:30
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time12:15 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Manp’o to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:45 AM on Sunday in Manp’o. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Manp’o right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Manp’o
New York (United States)Sat, 11:45 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:45 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:45 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:45 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 5:45 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:45 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:45 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:45 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:45 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:45 AM3h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Manp’o — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Manp’o is the North Korean won (KPW), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₩ 900.00
KPW
€ 1 Euro
₩ 1,023.88
KPW
£ 1 British Pound
₩ 1,198.75
KPW
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₩ 628.20
KPW
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₩ 638.18
KPW

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Manp’o

Knowing which languages are used in Manp’o helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Korean

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Manp’o. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Minzhu (Jilin, China)5 mi8 kmWSW
⬆️
Ji’an (Jilin, China)5 mi8 kmWSW
⬆️
Sijung (Chagang, North Korea)7 mi11 kmSE
⬆️
Maxian (Jilin, China)8 mi13 kmWSW
⬆️
Ŭijin-dong (Chagang, North Korea)16 mi26 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Manp’o

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Manp’o is the Great Wall of China (China), about 869 km away. Straight-line distances from Manp’o to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China869 km540 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,637 km2,881 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,914 km4,918 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,638 km5,368 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,255 km7,615 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,406 km10,194 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,766 km11,039 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Manp’o shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Chagang and North Korea. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Chagang Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Chagang, including major hub cities.
✈️ North Korea Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for North Korea.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Manp’o, North Korea runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Manp’o and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Manp’o.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
States By Alphabets

🧭 Manp’o's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Manp’o

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Manp’o. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Manp’o — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Manp’o

Manp’o keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of North Korea. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Manp’o

The closest airport to Manp’o is Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH), about 110 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Manp’o From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Manp’o needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Manp’o gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Manp’o

Manp’o rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Manp’o — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Manp’o

ℹ️ Manp’o OverviewSee the full profile of Manp’o — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Manp’o MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Manp’o for distance and direction.
💰 Manp’o CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Manp’o

What side of the road do people drive on in Manp’o?

Manp’o, like the rest of North Korea, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Manp’o use?

Manp’o runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Manp’o?

In Manp’o, reach police on 112, ambulance on 119, fire brigade on 119, a general emergency line on 119. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Manp’o?

Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) is the nearest airport to Manp’o, about 110 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Manp’o in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Manp’o runs on Korea Standard Time (UTC +08:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Manp’o?

Manp’o shares the official and regional languages of Chagang and North Korea — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Manp’o?

No — Manp’o uses the North Korean won (KPW), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Manp’o currency page for live rates.