Location & Surroundings
Kan-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aet'an-up, 7 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 41 km away.
Also known as: 간촌 · Ganchon
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
38° 5' 44" N, 125° 13' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 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 00:13
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kan-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kan-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 176 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.96 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 | 22.8 | 2.4 | 305 | 67 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 26 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 36 | 79 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 107 | 76 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 5.1 | 206 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 124 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 14.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 1.9 | 86 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 2.2 | 97 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 3.1 | 275 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 90 | 550.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 14 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 41 | 86 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 93 | 74 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 48.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 4.7 | 248 | 61 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 591.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kan-ch'on?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 176 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kan-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kan-ch'on?
Local time is 00:13. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kan-ch'on?
Kan-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kan-ch'on?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Kan-ch'on located?
It is at 38.09569, 125.21940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kan-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.