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Current Date And Time In Uiwang, South Korea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
09:35:53 KST
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 63,040
District: Gunpo-si

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


Plan your trip to Uiwang, 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 Uiwang.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in South Korea, which includes Uiwang, 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 Uiwang.

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 Uiwang. 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 Uiwang.

🚔
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 Uiwang for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

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

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

✈️ How Far Is Uiwang From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Uiwang 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)8,309 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)9,603 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 km6,882 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 Uiwang, 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 Uiwang 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 Time9:35 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Uiwang to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:35 AM on Sunday in Uiwang. 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 Uiwang 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 Uiwang
New York (United States)Sat, 8:35 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 5:35 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 8:35 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:35 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 2:35 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:35 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:35 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:35 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:35 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 12:35 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 Uiwang — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Uiwang 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 Uiwang

Knowing which languages are used in Uiwang 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 Uiwang. 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
Gunpo (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)0 mi0 kmNNW
⬆️
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 mi4 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Uiwang

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Uiwang is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,003 km away. Straight-line distances from Uiwang 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), China1,003 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, Brazil18,157 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Uiwang

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Uiwang

Uiwang 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 Uiwang

The closest airport to Uiwang 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 Uiwang From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Uiwang

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

🔎 Explore More About Uiwang

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Uiwang

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

Uiwang, 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 Uiwang use?

Uiwang 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 Uiwang?

In Uiwang, 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 Uiwang?

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

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

Uiwang 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 Uiwang?

Uiwang 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 Uiwang?

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