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Current Date And Time In Chongjin, North Korea

Monday, 27 July 2026
15:44:25 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 327,000

✈️ Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Chongjin, 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 Chongjin.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Chongjin, 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 Chongjin.

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 Chongjin. 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 Chongjin.

🚔
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 Chongjin for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Chongjin
Regional Airport • RGO
Orang (Chongjin) Airport
Hoemun-ri, KP
42
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Chongjin From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chongjin 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)1,093 km679 mi~ 2h 02m
Singapore (Singapore)5,192 km3,226 mi~ 6h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,933 km4,308 mi~ 8h 54m
London (United Kingdom)8,568 km5,324 mi~ 10h 50m
Sydney (Australia)8,694 km5,402 mi~ 10h 59m
Paris (France)8,700 km5,406 mi~ 10h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)9,100 km5,654 mi~ 11h 27m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,866 km6,130 mi~ 12h 21m
Toronto (Canada)10,078 km6,262 mi~ 12h 36m
New York (United States)10,533 km6,545 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.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Chongjin, 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 Chongjin 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 Time3:44 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Chongjin to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:14 PM on Monday in Chongjin. 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 Chongjin 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 Chongjin
New York (United States)Mon, 3:14 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 12:14 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 3:14 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 8:14 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 9:14 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 11:14 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:14 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:14 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:14 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:14 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 Chongjin — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Chongjin 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
₩ 1,026.56
KPW
£ 1 British Pound
₩ 1,201.77
KPW
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₩ 630.19
KPW
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₩ 638.97
KPW

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Chongjin

Knowing which languages are used in Chongjin 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 Chongjin. 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
Ranam (North Hamgyong, North Korea)7 mi12 kmSW
⬆️
Sŭngam-nodongjagu (North Hamgyong, North Korea)10 mi17 kmSSW
⬆️
Kyŏngsŏng (North Hamgyong, North Korea)17 mi27 kmSSW
⬆️
Puryŏng-ŭp (North Hamgyong, North Korea)19 mi30 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Komusan Il-tong (North Hamgyong, North Korea)22 mi36 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Chongjin

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Chongjin is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,163 km away. Straight-line distances from Chongjin 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), China1,163 km723 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,931 km3,064 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,147 km5,062 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,786 km5,459 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,026 km7,473 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,170 km10,047 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,821 km11,073 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

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Chongjin

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Chongjin

Chongjin 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 Chongjin

The closest airport to Chongjin is Orang (Chongjin) Airport (RGO), about 42 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 Chongjin From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Chongjin

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

🔎 Explore More About Chongjin

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Chongjin

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

Chongjin, 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 Chongjin use?

Chongjin 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 Chongjin?

In Chongjin, 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 Chongjin?

Orang (Chongjin) Airport (RGO) is the nearest airport to Chongjin, about 42 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Chongjin 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 Chongjin?

Chongjin 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 Chongjin?

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