Location & Surroundings
Sin-ch’on is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 92 m elevation. The nearest larger town is P'yongsong, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 24 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: 신촌 · Sinchon
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° 13' 52" N, 125° 51' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 92 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13,081 p/km²
- Built-up 19.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:01
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
신촌
Weather in Sin-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sin-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 18.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 173 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 15.0 | 0.4 | 2 | 68 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 112 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 140 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 2.08 / 2.12 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 4.6 | 294 | 92 | 1,010.6 | 2.96 / 5.07 | 100 | 173.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.1 | 3.4 | 305 | 66 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 98 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.3 | 0.7 | 342 | 49 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 0.7 | 150 | 45 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 6.3 | 292 | 37 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 667.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.9 | 1.8 | 304 | 57 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 146.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.3 | 0.6 | 40 | 58 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.0 | 302 | 52 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 4.3 | 312 | 39 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 660.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.4 | 1.6 | 326 | 63 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 143.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sin-ch'on?
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 18.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 173 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sin-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sin-ch'on?
Local time is 08:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sin-ch'on?
Sin-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sin-ch'on?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Sin-ch'on located?
It is at 39.23111, 125.85889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sin-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.