Location & Surroundings
Chang-dong is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangsong-ni, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: 장동 · Chang-gol · Kin-gol
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° 21' 46" N, 127° 0' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 174 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 18:43
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
장동
Weather in Chang-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chang-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
13.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 13.7 | 1.4 | 77 | 74 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 171 | 51 | 1,013.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 39 | 524.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.5 | 2.3 | 259 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 2.40 / 2.69 | 93 | 104.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 2.2 | 249 | 93 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 2.8 | 252 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 7 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 5.8 | 275 | 59 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 44 | 533.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.9 | 2.9 | 263 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.2 | 2.5 | 261 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.2 | 2.2 | 262 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 4.4 | 286 | 33 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 646.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 2.4 | 263 | 71 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.9 | 1.6 | 263 | 77 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.4 | 0.9 | 255 | 52 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chang-dong?
Now 13.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chang-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Chang-dong?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chang-dong?
Chang-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chang-dong?
DEM 174 m.
Where is Chang-dong located?
It is at 39.36278, 127.00806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chang-dong in?
It is in North Korea.