Location & Surroundings
Tongch’ang is a settlement in P'yongan-bukto, North Korea, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tokch'on, 17 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 90 km away.
Also known as: 동창
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° 54' 14" N, 126° 13' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 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 10:26
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
동창
Weather in Tongch'ang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tongch'ang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
10.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,021.9 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 | 10.1 | 1.3 | 68 | 93 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 0.8 | 322 | 69 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 3.1 | 268 | 55 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 727.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 0.7 | 77 | 88 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 162.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 1.2 | 52 | 93 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 0.3 | 34 | 67 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 247 | 46 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 727.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 0.7 | 97 | 89 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 183.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.9 | 0.4 | 75 | 92 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 0.4 | 223 | 82 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.7 | 249 | 57 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 551.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 0.6 | 209 | 88 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 130.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 1.0 | 13 | 93 | 1,019.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tongch'ang?
Now 10.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Tongch'ang today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in Tongch'ang?
Local time is 10:26. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tongch'ang?
Tongch'ang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tongch'ang?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Tongch'ang located?
It is at 39.90389, 126.22972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tongch'ang in?
It is in North Korea.