Location & Surroundings
Tae-dong is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hamhung, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 97 km away.
Also known as: 대동 · 대동리 · Taedong-ni · Daedong
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° 1' 28" N, 127° 36' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 70 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 681 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:53
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
대동
Weather in Tae-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tae-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,021.7 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 | 12.4 | 2.1 | 336 | 59 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.3 | 36 | 42 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 167 | 41 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 599.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 1.2 | 354 | 72 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 1.8 | 335 | 69 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 0.3 | 327 | 52 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.4 | 165 | 46 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 507.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 0.9 | 1 | 76 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.5 | 1.8 | 343 | 67 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 63 | 52 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.7 | 157 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 582.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 1.5 | 352 | 90 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.3 | 2.0 | 337 | 88 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tae-dong?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Tae-dong?
Local time is 11:53. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tae-dong?
Tae-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tae-dong?
DEM 70 m.
Where is Tae-dong located?
It is at 40.02433, 127.61176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tae-dong in?
It is in North Korea.