Location & Surroundings
I-ch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changam-ch'on, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 175 km away.
Also known as: 이촌
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
40° 26' 3" N, 128° 52' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 434 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:01
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in I-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for I-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 5.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Temperature
2.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,034.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 78 | 97 | 1,034.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.6 | 3.0 | 25 | 97 | 1,035.4 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.4 | 2.6 | 2 | 89 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.5 | 1.9 | 348 | 65 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 45 | 27.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.7 | 2.1 | 160 | 66 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 4 | 416.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.7 | 2.4 | 351 | 72 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.8 | 2.5 | 338 | 60 | 1,027.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.1 | 1.3 | 351 | 50 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 22.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.6 | 2.8 | 184 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 399.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.7 | 2.4 | 353 | 78 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 47.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.7 | 2.1 | 327 | 60 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.7 | 0.9 | 303 | 47 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.9 | 3.3 | 206 | 55 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 426.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in I-ch'on?
Now 2.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 5.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 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 I-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in I-ch'on?
Local time is 23:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is I-ch'on?
I-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of I-ch'on?
DEM 5 m.
Where is I-ch'on located?
It is at 40.43417, 128.87333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is I-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.