Location & Surroundings
Tae-ch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 60 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinsang-ni, 13 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: 대촌 · Taech’on · Daechon
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° 40' 42" N, 127° 15' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 60 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 08:43
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tae-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tae-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,021.8 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 | 13.6 | 1.7 | 299 | 72 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 45 | 59 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 114 | 51 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 678.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 1.6 | 340 | 83 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 1.5 | 335 | 74 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 47 | 64 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 2.7 | 77 | 61 | 1,024.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 512.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 2.1 | 334 | 86 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 16 | 146.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.4 | 1.8 | 325 | 81 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 102 | 68 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.9 | 127 | 58 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 692.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 319 | 94 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 163.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 1.3 | 289 | 92 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tae-ch'on?
Now 13.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Tae-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Tae-ch'on?
Local time is 08:43. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tae-ch'on?
Tae-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tae-ch'on?
DEM 60 m.
Where is Tae-ch'on located?
It is at 39.67835, 127.26560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tae-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.