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Current Date And Time In Ŭndŏk, North Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:04:53 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 89,244

✈️ Ŭndŏk, North Hamgyong, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ŭndŏk, 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 Ŭndŏk.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Ŭndŏk, 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 Ŭndŏk.

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 Ŭndŏk. 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 Ŭndŏk.

🚔
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 Ŭndŏk for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ŭndŏk
Regional Airport • YNJ
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
Yanji, CN
83
km away
Nearest to Chongjin (Capital)
Regional Airport • RGO
Orang (Chongjin) Airport
Hoemun-ri, KP
42
km from Chongjin

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

✈️ How Far Is Ŭndŏk From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ŭndŏk 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)1,106 km687 mi~ 2h 03m
Singapore (Singapore)5,284 km3,284 mi~ 6h 58m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,964 km4,328 mi~ 8h 57m
London (United Kingdom)8,521 km5,295 mi~ 10h 46m
Paris (France)8,656 km5,379 mi~ 10h 56m
Sydney (Australia)8,756 km5,441 mi~ 11h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)9,013 km5,601 mi~ 11h 21m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,906 km6,155 mi~ 12h 24m
Toronto (Canada)9,986 km6,205 mi~ 12h 30m
New York (United States)10,442 km6,489 mi~ 13h 02m

✈ 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 Ŭndŏk, 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 Ŭndŏk 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 Time11:04 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ŭndŏk to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:34 AM on Sunday in Ŭndŏk. 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 Ŭndŏk 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 Ŭndŏk
New York (United States)Sat, 10:34 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:34 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:34 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:34 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 4:34 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:34 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:34 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:34 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:34 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:34 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 Ŭndŏk — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ŭndŏk 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 Ŭndŏk

Knowing which languages are used in Ŭndŏk 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 Ŭndŏk. 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
Kwirak (North Hamgyong, North Korea)2 mi3 kmSSW
⬆️
Aoji-ri (North Hamgyong, North Korea)3 mi5 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Hahoe-dong (North Hamgyong, North Korea)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Satan (North Hamgyong, North Korea)10 mi16 kmWSW
⬆️
Erdaopaozi (Jilin, China)11 mi17 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ŭndŏk

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ŭndŏk is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,216 km away. Straight-line distances from Ŭndŏk 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), China1,216 km756 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,980 km3,095 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,153 km5,066 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,757 km5,441 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,935 km7,416 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,079 km9,991 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,759 km11,035 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Ŭndŏk

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ŭndŏk

Ŭndŏk 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 Ŭndŏk

The closest airport to Ŭndŏk is Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ), about 83 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 Ŭndŏk From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ŭndŏk

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

🔎 Explore More About Ŭndŏk

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ŭndŏk

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

Ŭndŏk, 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 Ŭndŏk use?

Ŭndŏk 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 Ŭndŏk?

In Ŭndŏk, 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 Ŭndŏk?

Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) is the nearest airport to Ŭndŏk, about 83 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ŭndŏk 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 Ŭndŏk?

Ŭndŏk shares the official and regional languages of North Hamgyong 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 Ŭndŏk?

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