Location & Surroundings
Tokchang is a locality in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 599 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwasong, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 400 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: Tokchang-gol · 독장 · Dokjang
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 18' 59" N, 129° 23' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 599 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 00:45
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tokchang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tokchang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 14.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
4.8 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 14.8 | 4.8 | 287 | 29 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.5 | 4.7 | 301 | 53 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.3 | 3.0 | 257 | 55 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 1.6 | 259 | 35 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 1.8 | 52 | 31 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 648.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 2.4 | 286 | 63 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 116.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.3 | 2.5 | 281 | 61 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 0.9 | 178 | 41 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 85.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.9 | 2.6 | 154 | 61 | 1,021.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 81 | 583.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 1.0 | 235 | 87 | 1,023.4 | 0.15 / 0.17 | 92 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 1.1 | 304 | 88 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 0.9 | 96 | 71 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.0 | 2.2 | 113 | 73 | 1,016.6 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 66 | 398.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tokchang?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 14.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Tokchang today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Tokchang?
Local time is 00:45. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tokchang?
Tokchang is a locality.
What is the elevation of Tokchang?
DEM 599 m.
Where is Tokchang located?
It is at 41.31627, 129.39470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tokchang in?
It is in North Korea.