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Current Date And Time In North Hamgyong, North Korea

Friday, 07 August 2026
10:39:02 KST
Capital: Chongjin
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 2,327,362
Area: 20,345.00 km²
State Code: NH

✈️ North Hamgyong, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to North Hamgyong, 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 North Hamgyong.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes North Hamgyong, 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 North Hamgyong.

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 North Hamgyong. 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 North Hamgyong.

🚔
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 North Hamgyong for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to North Hamgyong
Regional Airport • RGO
Orang (Chongjin) Airport
Hoemun-ri, KP
46
km away

📍 "Nearest to North Hamgyong" is measured from the state's approximate geographic center, not any specific city — for the exact airport nearest a particular town, check that city's own page; the Chongjin entry above is measured from the capital's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is North Hamgyong From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from North Hamgyong 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)1,115 km693 mi~ 2h 04m
Singapore (Singapore)5,178 km3,218 mi~ 6h 51m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,907 km4,292 mi~ 8h 53m
London (United Kingdom)8,554 km5,315 mi~ 10h 49m
Paris (France)8,684 km5,396 mi~ 10h 58m
Sydney (Australia)8,704 km5,408 mi~ 10h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)9,119 km5,666 mi~ 11h 29m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,882 km6,141 mi~ 12h 23m
Toronto (Canada)10,085 km6,266 mi~ 12h 37m
New York (United States)10,539 km6,549 mi~ 13h 09m

✈ 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. Distances use North Hamgyong's approximate geographic centre.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for North Hamgyong, 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 North Hamgyong 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 Time10:39 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From North Hamgyong to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:09 AM on Friday in North Hamgyong. 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 North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong
New York (United States)Thu, 10:09 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Thu, 7:09 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Thu, 10:09 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 3:09 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Fri, 4:09 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fri, 6:09 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Fri, 10:09 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Fri, 11:09 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Fri, 12:09 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Fri, 2:09 PM3h 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 North Hamgyong — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in North Hamgyong 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
₩ 1,036.73
KPW
£ 1 British Pound
₩ 1,210.49
KPW
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₩ 632.60
KPW
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₩ 642.00
KPW

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 7, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In North Hamgyong

Knowing which languages are used in North Hamgyong 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.

🗺️ Adjacent States Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for neighbor states and regions closest to North Hamgyong. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan interstate routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Neighbor RegionDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Rason (North Korea)53 mi85 kmNE
⬆️
Yanggang-do (North Korea)64 mi102 kmSW
⬆️
South Hamgyong (North Korea)117 mi187 kmSSW
⬆️
Chagang (North Korea)168 mi271 kmWSW
⬆️
Kangwŏn-do (North Korea)228 mi367 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From North Hamgyong

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to North Hamgyong is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,137 km away. Straight-line distances from North Hamgyong 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), China1,137 km707 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,905 km3,048 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,122 km5,047 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,766 km5,447 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,041 km7,482 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,185 km10,057 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,810 km11,066 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.

🏙️ Major Travel Hubs & Cities

The top 5 largest municipalities and urban transit hubs in North Hamgyong by population. Listed with precise coordinates and population parameters. Direct links point to city directories containing localized map, geographic coordinates and neighborhood reference datasets.

City / Transit HubTotal PopulationLatitudeLongitude
Chongjin327,00041.7956° N129.7758° E
Hwasŏng99,55741.2556° N129.4928° E
Myŏnggan-dong99,55741.1372° N129.4947° E
Ŭndŏk89,24442.5188° N130.3348° E
Ŏrang87,75741.4478° N129.6556° E

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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✈️ Complete Travel Intelligence Guide for North Hamgyong, North Korea

⚡ Electrical Infrastructure Compatibility

Before plugging in personal devices or shipping electronics to North Hamgyong, confirm the local voltage and power plug standard on our North Korea travel standards guide. Using the wrong voltage can instantly destroy your hardware, leading to costly and time-consuming replacements. Always carry a reliable multi-region adapter and a compatible voltage converter if your gear doesn't match local specs. Aligning your equipment with the power supply in North Hamgyong protects your assets from damage and keeps your projects moving.

🚨 Regional Emergency Contact Procedures

Keep the local police, ambulance and fire brigade contact numbers for North Korea saved in your phone before your arrival in North Hamgyong from our North Korea emergency directory. Emergency services need the correct local line to provide help without delay, as using the wrong number wastes precious time. Business travelers, expats and on-ground field staff should ensure their team has these vital emergency details accessible on the North Hamgyong profile overview to support safety protocols and incident management.

🚗 Road Safety, Driving Laws & Vehicle Protocols

Road traffic in North Hamgyong operates under North Korea's national road rules, including designated driving sides, speed restrictions and local sign systems. Arriving from a region with opposite traffic patterns requires immediate adjustment. If you are hiring a vehicle, overseeing commercial fleets or coordinating last-mile logistics in North Hamgyong, you must review local driving laws to ensure your team remains compliant and safe, reducing accident risks by planning routing across neighboring regions of North Hamgyong.

✈️ Getting to and Around North Hamgyong

Reaching North Hamgyong and moving within it requires knowing the local transport links — road access, rail connections and nearby airports all affect arrival time, freight schedules and last-mile delivery windows. Explore the North Hamgyong interactive map for precise geographical boundaries and routing. Planning transit routes through North Hamgyong's major cities in advance helps avoid delays and keeps commercial shipments and personal travel on schedule.

📞 Staying Connected in North Hamgyong

Reliable communication in North Hamgyong starts with knowing the correct dialing format and checking local SIM card availability. The country calling code +850 is required for all inbound calls — read the North Korea calling code guide. Data roaming rates vary by carrier — checking local telecom options on the main North Korea directory before arrival ensures remote staff stay reachable for real-time coordination.

💼 Running Business Operations in North Hamgyong

Setting up operations in North Hamgyong means aligning your systems with the region's official time zone configurations, international dialing format and internet domain extensions like .North Korea's official TLD. Supply chain platforms, dispatch tools, CRM software and communication systems all rely on correct regional settings. Configuring these before deploying teams or launching a regional hub in North Hamgyong prevents scheduling errors, routing failures and miscommunication.

📋 How to Use This Travel Intelligence Page

⚡ Before You Travel:Find the plug type and voltage for North Hamgyong on our North Korea travel standards directory — order the right adapter before you leave. Store emergency numbers on your phone now. If you plan to drive, hire a car or run a vehicle fleet in North Hamgyong, check road traffic direction in advance.
📊 Market Research Use:Use North Hamgyong's time zone, calling code and currency and exchange rates page to assess regional market fit, support location intelligence and back strategic decisions on commerce and regional expansion on the state profile overview.
🌍 Operational Planning:Operations teams use the country calling code, time zone and internet domain details from this page to configure VoIP systems, scheduling tools and delivery platforms for reliable cross-border performance in North Hamgyong.

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