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Current Date And Time In Songwŏn, North Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:31:32 KST
State: Chagang
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 38,051

✈️ Songwŏn, Chagang, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Songwŏn, 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 Songwŏn.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Songwŏn, 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 Songwŏn.

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 Songwŏn. 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 Songwŏn.

🚔
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 Songwŏn for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Songwŏn
Regional Airport
Kwaksan Air Base
Kwaksan, KP
97
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 — Songwŏn's exact coordinates, or Kanggye's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Songwŏn From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Songwŏn 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)1,313 km816 mi~ 2h 18m
Singapore (Singapore)4,876 km3,030 mi~ 6h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,637 km4,124 mi~ 8h 33m
London (United Kingdom)8,540 km5,307 mi~ 10h 48m
Paris (France)8,653 km5,377 mi~ 10h 56m
Sydney (Australia)8,655 km5,378 mi~ 10h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)9,451 km5,872 mi~ 11h 52m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,929 km6,169 mi~ 12h 26m
Toronto (Canada)10,334 km6,422 mi~ 12h 54m
New York (United States)10,777 km6,696 mi~ 13h 26m

✈ 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 Songwŏn, 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 Songwŏn 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 Time9:31 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Songwŏn to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:01 PM on Sunday in Songwŏn. 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 Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn
New York (United States)Sun, 9:01 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:01 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:01 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:01 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:01 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:01 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:01 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:01 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:01 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:01 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 Songwŏn — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Songwŏn 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
₩ 1,023.66
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Songwŏn

Knowing which languages are used in Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn. 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
Pukchil-lodongjagu (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)14 mi22 kmSSW
⬆️
Kop’ung (Chagang, North Korea)16 mi26 kmNNE
⬆️
Songwŏn-ŭp (Chagang, North Korea)23 mi36 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Zhenjiang (Liaoning, China)35 mi57 kmNW
⬆️
Kujang-ŭp (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)36 mi58 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Songwŏn

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Songwŏn is the Great Wall of China (China), about 835 km away. Straight-line distances from Songwŏn 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), China835 km519 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,597 km2,856 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,918 km4,920 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,676 km5,391 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,346 km7,672 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,496 km10,250 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,824 km11,075 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

Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn, 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 Songwŏn and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Songwŏn.

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

🧭 Songwŏn's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Songwŏn

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Songwŏn. 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 Songwŏn — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Songwŏn

Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn

The closest airport to Songwŏn is Kwaksan Air Base, about 97 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 Songwŏn From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Songwŏn

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

🔎 Explore More About Songwŏn

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Songwŏn

What side of the road do people drive on in Songwŏn?

Songwŏn, 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 Songwŏn use?

Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn?

In Songwŏn, 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 Songwŏn?

Kwaksan Air Base is the nearest airport to Songwŏn, about 97 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Songwŏn in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn?

Songwŏn 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 Songwŏn?

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