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Current Date And Time In Kangnyŏng, North Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:32:59 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 106,827

✈️ Kangnyŏng, South Hwanghae, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kangnyŏng, South Hwanghae, 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 Kangnyŏng.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Kangnyŏng, 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 Kangnyŏng.

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 Kangnyŏng. 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 Kangnyŏng.

🚔
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 Kangnyŏng for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kangnyŏng
Regional Airport
Haeju Airfield
Haeju, KP
26
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Kangnyŏng From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kangnyŏng 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)1,282 km797 mi~ 2h 15m
Singapore (Singapore)4,629 km2,876 mi~ 6h 12m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,650 km4,132 mi~ 8h 34m
Sydney (Australia)8,411 km5,227 mi~ 10h 39m
London (United Kingdom)8,759 km5,443 mi~ 11h 03m
Paris (France)8,863 km5,507 mi~ 11h 11m
Los Angeles (United States)9,657 km6,001 mi~ 12h 07m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,729 km6,045 mi~ 12h 12m
Toronto (Canada)10,606 km6,590 mi~ 13h 14m
New York (United States)11,050 km6,866 mi~ 13h 45m

✈ 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 Kangnyŏng, 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 Kangnyŏng 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 Time5:32 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kangnyŏng to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:02 AM on Sunday in Kangnyŏng. 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 Kangnyŏng 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 Kangnyŏng
New York (United States)Sat, 5:02 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 2:02 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 5:02 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 10:02 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 11:02 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:02 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:02 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:02 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:02 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:02 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 Kangnyŏng — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kangnyŏng 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 Kangnyŏng

Knowing which languages are used in Kangnyŏng 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 Kangnyŏng. 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
Ongjin (South Hwanghae, North Korea)8 mi13 kmWNW
⬆️
Pyŏksŏng-ŭp (South Hwanghae, North Korea)10 mi16 kmNNE
⬆️
Haeju (South Hwanghae, North Korea)14 mi23 kmNE
⬆️
T’aet’an-ŭp (South Hwanghae, North Korea)17 mi27 kmNW
⬆️
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp (South Hwanghae, North Korea)24 mi38 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kangnyŏng

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kangnyŏng is the Great Wall of China (China), about 863 km away. Straight-line distances from Kangnyŏng 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), China863 km536 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,555 km2,831 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,003 km4,973 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,851 km5,500 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,590 km7,823 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,735 km10,399 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,035 km11,206 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Kangnyŏng

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kangnyŏng

Kangnyŏng 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 Kangnyŏng

The closest airport to Kangnyŏng is Haeju Airfield, about 26 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 Kangnyŏng From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kangnyŏng

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

🔎 Explore More About Kangnyŏng

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kangnyŏng

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

Kangnyŏng, 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 Kangnyŏng use?

Kangnyŏng 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 Kangnyŏng?

In Kangnyŏng, 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 Kangnyŏng?

Haeju Airfield is the nearest airport to Kangnyŏng, about 26 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kangnyŏng 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 Kangnyŏng?

Kangnyŏng shares the official and regional languages of South Hwanghae 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 Kangnyŏng?

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