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Current Date And Time In Namsan, North Korea

Monday, 27 July 2026
21:48:07 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)

✈️ Namsan, North Hamgyong, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Namsan, 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 Namsan.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Namsan, 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 Namsan.

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 Namsan. 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 Namsan.

🚔
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 Namsan for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Namsan
Regional Airport • YNJ
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
Yanji, CN
75
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 — Namsan's exact coordinates, or Chongjin's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Namsan From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Namsan 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)1,156 km718 mi~ 2h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)5,205 km3,234 mi~ 6h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,883 km4,277 mi~ 8h 51m
London (United Kingdom)8,505 km5,285 mi~ 10h 45m
Paris (France)8,636 km5,366 mi~ 10h 55m
Sydney (Australia)8,753 km5,439 mi~ 11h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)9,103 km5,656 mi~ 11h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,930 km6,170 mi~ 12h 26m
Toronto (Canada)10,048 km6,243 mi~ 12h 34m
New York (United States)10,500 km6,525 mi~ 13h 06m

✈ 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 Namsan, 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 Namsan 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 Time9:48 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Namsan to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:18 PM on Monday in Namsan. 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 Namsan 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 Namsan
New York (United States)Mon, 9:18 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 6:18 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 9:18 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 2:18 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 3:18 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 5:18 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 9:18 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 10:18 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 11:18 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 1:18 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 Namsan — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Namsan 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
₩ 1,024.81
KPW
£ 1 British Pound
₩ 1,198.26
KPW
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₩ 629.83
KPW
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₩ 637.93
KPW

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Namsan

Knowing which languages are used in Namsan 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 Namsan. 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
Musan-ŭp (North Hamgyong, North Korea)2 mi4 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Nanping (Jilin, China)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
Chongshan (Jilin, China)16 mi26 kmSW
⬆️
Xianpudong (Jilin, China)17 mi28 kmNNE
⬆️
Komusan Il-tong (North Hamgyong, North Korea)24 mi39 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Namsan

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Namsan is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,124 km away. Straight-line distances from Namsan 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), China1,124 km699 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,890 km3,039 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,087 km5,025 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,721 km5,419 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,014 km7,465 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,161 km10,042 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,761 km11,036 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

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Namsan

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Namsan

Namsan 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 Namsan

The closest airport to Namsan is Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ), about 75 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 Namsan From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Namsan

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

🔎 Explore More About Namsan

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Namsan

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

Namsan, 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 Namsan use?

Namsan 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 Namsan?

In Namsan, 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 Namsan?

Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) is the nearest airport to Namsan, about 75 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Namsan 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 Namsan?

Namsan 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 Namsan?

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