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Current Date And Time In Sineuiju, North Korea

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:59:23 KST
State: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)

✈️ Sineuiju, Pyongyang, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sineuiju, Pyongyang, 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 Sineuiju.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Sineuiju, 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 Sineuiju.

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 Sineuiju. 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 Sineuiju.

🚔
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 Sineuiju for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sineuiju
Regional Airport • DDG
Dandong Langtou International Airport
Dandong (Zhenxing), CN
15
km away
Nearest to Pyongyang (Capital)
Regional Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip Airport
Pyongyang (Ryokpo), KP
15
km from Pyongyang

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

✈️ How Far Is Sineuiju From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sineuiju 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)1,419 km882 mi~ 2h 25m
Singapore (Singapore)4,784 km2,973 mi~ 6h 23m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,521 km4,052 mi~ 8h 25m
London (United Kingdom)8,505 km5,285 mi~ 10h 45m
Paris (France)8,611 km5,351 mi~ 10h 53m
Sydney (Australia)8,670 km5,387 mi~ 10h 57m
Los Angeles (United States)9,563 km5,942 mi~ 12h
Auckland (New Zealand)9,977 km6,199 mi~ 12h 29m
Toronto (Canada)10,402 km6,464 mi~ 12h 59m
New York (United States)10,839 km6,735 mi~ 13h 30m

✈ 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 Sineuiju, 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 Sineuiju 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 Time11:59 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Sineuiju — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sineuiju 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 Sineuiju

Knowing which languages are used in Sineuiju 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 Sineuiju. 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
Sinŭiju (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)3 mi5 kmWNW
⬆️
Dandong (Liaoning, China)4 mi7 kmNW
⬆️
Langtoucun (Liaoning, China)7 mi11 kmWSW
⬆️
Uiju (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)9 mi15 kmNNE
⬆️
Yŏmju (P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea)15 mi25 kmSSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sineuiju

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sineuiju is the Great Wall of China (China), about 716 km away. Straight-line distances from Sineuiju 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), China716 km445 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,474 km2,780 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,820 km4,859 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,614 km5,353 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,441 km7,731 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,592 km10,310 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,785 km11,051 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Sineuiju

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sineuiju

Sineuiju 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 Sineuiju

The closest airport to Sineuiju is Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG), about 15 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 Sineuiju From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sineuiju

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

🔎 Explore More About Sineuiju

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sineuiju

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

Sineuiju, 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 Sineuiju use?

Sineuiju 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 Sineuiju?

In Sineuiju, 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 Sineuiju?

Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG) is the nearest airport to Sineuiju, about 15 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Sineuiju 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 Sineuiju?

Sineuiju shares the official and regional languages of Pyongyang 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 Sineuiju?

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