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Current Date And Time In Ongjin, North Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:58:43 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 64,247

✈️ Ongjin, South Hwanghae, North Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ongjin, 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 Ongjin.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in North Korea, which includes Ongjin, 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 Ongjin.

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 Ongjin. 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 Ongjin.

🚔
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 Ongjin for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ongjin
Regional Airport
Haeju Airfield
Haeju, KP
37
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ongjin From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ongjin 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)1,295 km805 mi~ 2h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)4,625 km2,874 mi~ 6h 11m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,636 km4,124 mi~ 8h 33m
Sydney (Australia)8,419 km5,231 mi~ 10h 39m
London (United Kingdom)8,750 km5,437 mi~ 11h 03m
Paris (France)8,853 km5,501 mi~ 11h 10m
Los Angeles (United States)9,665 km6,006 mi~ 12h 07m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,740 km6,052 mi~ 12h 12m
Toronto (Canada)10,607 km6,591 mi~ 13h 14m
New York (United States)11,051 km6,867 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 Ongjin, 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 Ongjin 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 Time9:58 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ongjin to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:28 PM on Sunday in Ongjin. 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 Ongjin 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 Ongjin
New York (United States)Sun, 9:28 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:28 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:28 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:28 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:28 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:28 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:28 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:28 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:28 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:28 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 Ongjin — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ongjin 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 Ongjin

Knowing which languages are used in Ongjin 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 Ongjin. 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
Kangnyŏng (South Hwanghae, North Korea)8 mi13 kmESE
⬆️
T’aet’an-ŭp (South Hwanghae, North Korea)11 mi18 kmNNW
⬆️
Pyŏksŏng-ŭp (South Hwanghae, North Korea)13 mi21 kmNE
⬆️
Haeju (South Hwanghae, North Korea)21 mi33 kmENE
⬆️
Changyŏn (South Hwanghae, North Korea)26 mi42 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ongjin

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ongjin is the Great Wall of China (China), about 849 km away. Straight-line distances from Ongjin 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), China849 km528 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,542 km2,822 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,990 km4,965 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,840 km5,493 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,595 km7,826 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,740 km10,402 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,025 km11,200 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

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Ongjin

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ongjin

Ongjin 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 Ongjin

The closest airport to Ongjin is Haeju Airfield, about 37 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 Ongjin From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ongjin

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

🔎 Explore More About Ongjin

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ongjin

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

Ongjin, 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 Ongjin use?

Ongjin 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 Ongjin?

In Ongjin, 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 Ongjin?

Haeju Airfield is the nearest airport to Ongjin, about 37 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ongjin 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 Ongjin?

Ongjin 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 Ongjin?

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