Location & Surroundings
Ch'ang-ch'on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinsang-ni, 14 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: 창촌 · Ch’angch’on · Changchon
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
39° 41' 17" N, 127° 14' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 49 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ch'ang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'ang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 16.9 | 1.2 | 48 | 73 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 113 | 57 | 1,012.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 6 | 584.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.3 | 1.5 | 307 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 132.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 1.8 | 286 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 2.0 | 250 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 4.3 | 261 | 75 | 1,008.4 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 394.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 3.5 | 273 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 1.07 | 32 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.6 | 2.6 | 288 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.9 | 1.8 | 264 | 43 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 4.5 | 277 | 31 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 675.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 2.8 | 284 | 60 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 138.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.1 | 2.4 | 290 | 65 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.2 | 1.8 | 269 | 45 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'ang-ch'on?
Now 16.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Ch'ang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Ch'ang-ch'on?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'ang-ch'on?
Ch'ang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'ang-ch'on?
DEM 49 m.
Where is Ch'ang-ch'on located?
It is at 39.68802, 127.24847 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'ang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.