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Current Date And Time In Kwaksan, North Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
20:29:23 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 10,478

✈️ Kwaksan, P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kwaksan, P'yŏngan-bukto, 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 Kwaksan.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Kwaksan, 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 Kwaksan.

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 Kwaksan. 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 Kwaksan.

🚔
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 Kwaksan for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kwaksan
Regional Airport
Kwaksan Air Base
Kwaksan, KP
5
km away
Nearest to Sinuiju (Capital)
Regional Airport • DDG
Dandong Langtou International Airport
Dandong (Zhenxing), CN
13
km from Sinuiju

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

✈️ How Far Is Kwaksan From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kwaksan 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)1,355 km842 mi~ 2h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)4,775 km2,967 mi~ 6h 22m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,581 km4,089 mi~ 8h 30m
London (United Kingdom)8,570 km5,325 mi~ 10h 50m
Sydney (Australia)8,609 km5,349 mi~ 10h 53m
Paris (France)8,678 km5,392 mi~ 10h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)9,552 km5,936 mi~ 11h 59m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,909 km6,157 mi~ 12h 24m
Toronto (Canada)10,428 km6,480 mi~ 13h 01m
New York (United States)10,868 km6,753 mi~ 13h 32m

✈ 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 Kwaksan, 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 Kwaksan 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 Time8:29 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kwaksan to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:59 PM on Sunday in Kwaksan. 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 Kwaksan 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 Kwaksan
New York (United States)Sun, 7:59 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 4:59 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 7:59 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:59 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 1:59 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:59 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:59 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:59 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:59 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:59 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 Kwaksan — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kwaksan 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 Kwaksan

Knowing which languages are used in Kwaksan 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 Kwaksan. 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
Chŏngju (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)7 mi11 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Panghyŏn-dong (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)16 mi26 kmNNE
⬆️
Kusŏng-si (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)22 mi36 kmNNE
⬆️
Sil-li (South Pyongan, North Korea)25 mi40 kmESE
⬆️
Sinanju (South Pyongan, North Korea)29 mi46 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kwaksan

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kwaksan is the Great Wall of China (China), about 775 km away. Straight-line distances from Kwaksan 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), China775 km482 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,525 km2,812 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,887 km4,901 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,683 km5,396 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,448 km7,735 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,598 km10,313 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,852 km11,093 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

Kwaksan shares the same national travel standards as the rest of P'yŏngan-bukto and North Korea. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ P'yŏngan-bukto Travel GuideView travel standards for all of P'yŏngan-bukto, including major hub cities.
✈️ North Korea Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for North Korea.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Kwaksan

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kwaksan

Kwaksan 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 Kwaksan

The closest airport to Kwaksan is Kwaksan Air Base, about 5 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 Kwaksan From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kwaksan

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

🔎 Explore More About Kwaksan

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kwaksan

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

Kwaksan, 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 Kwaksan use?

Kwaksan 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 Kwaksan?

In Kwaksan, 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 Kwaksan?

Kwaksan Air Base is the nearest airport to Kwaksan, about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kwaksan 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 Kwaksan?

Kwaksan shares the official and regional languages of P'yŏngan-bukto 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 Kwaksan?

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