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Hamhung

KO 함흥시

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Location & Surroundings

Hamhŭng is a city in South Hamgyong, North Korea with 559,056 inhabitants, at 16 m elevation. The national capital Pyongyang is about 180 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 84 km away.

Also known as: 함흥시 · 咸興市 · Kankō · Hienhing · Hamheung · 함흥

Overview

Hamhung is city in North Korea — KO 조선민주주의인민공화국 함경남도의 시.

It is located in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea, Asia.

The population is about 768,551 (2008).

It covers about 330 square kilometre.

Also known as: DE Hamhung

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Basic Data

  • Country North Korea
  • Located in South Hamgyong Province
  • Area 330 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 55' 6" N, 127° 32' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 16 m
  • Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 559,056
  • Pop. Density 30,333 p/km²
  • Built-up 36.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KPW)
  • Phone Prefix +850

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ko
함흥시
ja zh
咸興市
nl pl de
Hamhŭng
Kankō
Hienhing
Hamheung
함흥
eo
Hamhungo
lt
Hamhungas

Weather in Hamhung

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hamhung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.

Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 22.3 2.9 152 41 1,020.1 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 14.7 2.1 347 66 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 110.7 n/a
12h 12.8 1.8 321 60 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 17.4 0.5 341 46 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 69.1 n/a
Tomorrow 22.1 2.7 157 42 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 49 602.4 n/a
30h 14.7 1.3 333 69 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 102.9 n/a
36h 13.2 1.8 329 70 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
42h 17.4 0.5 334 53 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 89 63.4 n/a
Saturday 21.7 2.5 140 49 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 96 529.8 n/a
54h 15.6 0.7 15 74 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 85.9 n/a
60h 13.7 1.8 325 64 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
66h 17.7 1.1 20 48 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 65.1 n/a
Sunday 21.3 2.8 140 54 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 582.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hamhung?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Hamhung today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Hamhung?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hamhung?
Hamhung is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Hamhung?
Population about 559,056.
What is the elevation of Hamhung?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Hamhung located?
It is at 39.91833, 127.53639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hamhung in?
It is in North Korea.

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Last updated 2020-06-11
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