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Current Date And Time In Gunpo, South Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:29:10 KST
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 286,485
District: Gunpo-si

✈️ Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do, South 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 Gunpo.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in South Korea, which includes Gunpo, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for South Korea before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers South Korea's time zone +09:00, country calling code +82 (exit prefix 001, 002, 003xx, 005, 006, 007xx, 008) and country internet domain .KR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Gunpo.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+09:00
📞 Country Calling Code+82
☎️ International Exit Prefix001, 002, 003xx, 005, 006, 007xx, 008
🌐 Internet Domain.KR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for South Korea — police 112, ambulance 119, fire brigade 110. Store these in your phone before you reach Gunpo. 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 Gunpo.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
119
🚒
Fire
110

📊 South Korea At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for South Korea — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.925
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
83.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
98.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$36,239
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.7%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full South Korea development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Gunpo for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gunpo
Regional Airport • SWU
Suwon Airport
Suwon, KR
15
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Gunpo From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gunpo 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)1,150 km714 mi~ 2h 06m
Singapore (Singapore)4,652 km2,891 mi~ 6h 13m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,785 km4,216 mi~ 8h 44m
Sydney (Australia)8,310 km5,163 mi~ 10h 32m
London (United Kingdom)8,875 km5,515 mi~ 11h 11m
Paris (France)8,983 km5,582 mi~ 11h 19m
Los Angeles (United States)9,602 km5,967 mi~ 12h 03m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,605 km5,968 mi~ 12h 03m
Toronto (Canada)10,623 km6,601 mi~ 13h 15m
New York (United States)11,075 km6,881 mi~ 13h 47m

✈ 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 Gunpo, South Korea is set to Korea Standard Time (KST) with a current offset of UTC +09:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Gunpo requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneKorea Standard Time (KST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +09:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:29 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gunpo to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:29 AM on Sunday in Gunpo. 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 Gunpo 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 Gunpo
New York (United States)Sat, 10:29 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:29 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:29 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:29 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 4:29 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:29 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:29 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:29 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:29 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:29 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 Gunpo — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gunpo is the South Korean won (KRW), 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
₩ 1,459.51
KRW
€ 1 Euro
₩ 1,660.41
KRW
£ 1 British Pound
₩ 1,943.99
KRW
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₩ 1,018.74
KRW
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₩ 1,034.93
KRW

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gunpo

Knowing which languages are used in Gunpo 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):
KoreanKorean Sign Language

🗣 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 Gunpo. 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
Uiwang (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)0 mi0 kmSSE
⬆️
Anyang (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)2 mi3 kmNNE
⬆️
Anyangsi (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)2 mi3 kmNNE
⬆️
Taran-dong (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)2 mi3 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Anyang-si (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)2 mi3 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gunpo

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gunpo is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,002 km away. Straight-line distances from Gunpo 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), China1,002 km623 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,682 km2,909 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,143 km5,060 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,982 km5,581 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,566 km7,808 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,701 km10,378 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,156 km11,282 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

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

✈️ Gyeonggi-do Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Gyeonggi-do, including major hub cities.
✈️ South Korea Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for South Korea.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Gunpo, South Korea runs at 230V / 60Hz 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 Gunpo and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Gunpo.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Gunpo's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Gunpo

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gunpo

Gunpo keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of South 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 Gunpo

The closest airport to Gunpo is Suwon Airport (SWU), 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 Gunpo From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gunpo

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

🔎 Explore More About Gunpo

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gunpo

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

Gunpo, like the rest of South 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 Gunpo use?

Gunpo runs on 230V / 60Hz 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 Gunpo?

In Gunpo, reach police on 112, ambulance on 119, fire brigade on 110. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Gunpo?

Suwon Airport (SWU) is the nearest airport to Gunpo, about 15 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gunpo runs on Korea Standard Time (UTC +09:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Gunpo?

Gunpo shares the official and regional languages of Gyeonggi-do and South 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 Gunpo?

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