Location & Surroundings
Ch’angjin is a settlement in Rason, North Korea, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Unggi, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 530 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Sōshin · 창진 · Changjin
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
42° 16' 42" N, 130° 22' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 429 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:39
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ch'angjin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'angjin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 17.8 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
11.0 C
Wind
6.2 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 11.0 | 6.2 | 305 | 71 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 2.6 | 293 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 3.9 | 286 | 49 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 3.0 | 217 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 620.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 3.4 | 300 | 63 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 3.6 | 310 | 67 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.2 | 3.0 | 308 | 57 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 3.0 | 340 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 592.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.3 | 3.3 | 259 | 69 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.4 | 2.1 | 307 | 62 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 0.5 | 358 | 56 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 2.8 | 196 | 57 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 596.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.8 | 1.6 | 316 | 66 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 95.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'angjin?
Now 11.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 17.8 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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'angjin today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Ch'angjin?
Local time is 03:39. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'angjin?
Ch'angjin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'angjin?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Ch'angjin located?
It is at 42.27835, 130.38229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'angjin in?
It is in North Korea.