Location & Surroundings
Wŏnch’ang is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 180 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sungho 1-tong, 33 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 52 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 49 km away.
Also known as: 원창 · Wonchang
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
38° 48' 48" N, 126° 16' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 180 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 15:32
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
원창
Weather in Wonch'ang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonch'ang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 19.5 | 0.4 | 2 | 70 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 274 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 639.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 62 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 145.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 1.9 | 83 | 78 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 1.7 | 96 | 68 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 212 | 48 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 689.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 87 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 162.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 1.6 | 86 | 88 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 1.7 | 142 | 74 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 276 | 54 | 1,017.0 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 25 | 657.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 315 | 89 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 25 | 92 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 0.5 | 41 | 76 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonch'ang?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Wonch'ang today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Wonch'ang?
Local time is 15:32. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonch'ang?
Wonch'ang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonch'ang?
DEM 180 m.
Where is Wonch'ang located?
It is at 38.81341, 126.27990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonch'ang in?
It is in North Korea.