Location & Surroundings
Aech’on is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sariwon-si, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 57 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 31' 10" N, 125° 46' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,306 p/km²
- Built-up 12.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:41
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 10 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Aech'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aech'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.8 C, max wind 10.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.8 | 1.8 | 284 | 60 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 2.8 | 311 | 66 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.5 | 5.8 | 324 | 46 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 6.8 | 313 | 51 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 44.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 10.5 | 324 | 28 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 559.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.8 | 7.4 | 343 | 28 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.2 | 4.6 | 337 | 32 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.0 | 2.7 | 341 | 26 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.9 | 3.7 | 299 | 34 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 555.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.5 | 2.5 | 175 | 57 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 87.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 3.1 | 151 | 58 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 3.4 | 152 | 74 | 1,021.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.4 | 3.0 | 143 | 94 | 1,017.9 | 6.73 / 6.87 | 100 | 24.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aech'on?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.8 C, max wind 10.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Aech'on today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Aech'on?
Local time is 00:41. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Aech'on?
Aech'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Aech'on?
DEM 53 m.
Where is Aech'on located?
It is at 38.51944, 125.78111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aech'on in?
It is in North Korea.