Location & Surroundings
Sinhŭngch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinp'o, 24 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 250 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: Sinhŭng-ch’on · 신흥촌 · Sinheungchon
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° 15' 29" N, 128° 12' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:51
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sinhungch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sinhungch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 19.4 | 0.2 | 188 | 51 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 2.8 | 164 | 49 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 338 | 88 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 2.3 | 332 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.1 | 81 | 54 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 3.4 | 156 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 609.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 0.6 | 125 | 93 | 1,016.9 | 0.40 / 0.45 | 91 | 40.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 1.0 | 323 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.7 | 0.5 | 343 | 72 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 3.1 | 176 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 88 | 500.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 0.6 | 208 | 85 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 1.4 | 309 | 93 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.1 | 218 | 72 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinhungch'on?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Sinhungch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Sinhungch'on?
Local time is 14:51. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sinhungch'on?
Sinhungch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sinhungch'on?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Sinhungch'on located?
It is at 40.25817, 128.20813 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinhungch'on in?
It is in North Korea.