Hwanhŭihyŏn
in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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Sokcho Airport (38 mi) - Yangyang International Airport (44 mi)
- A-306 Airport (54 mi)
- Gangneung Airport (70 mi)
- Wonju Airport (79 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (103 mi)
- Suwon Airport (112 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (121 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (133 mi)
- Yecheon Airport (134 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 93 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 99 mi) - Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 110 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.573 and 128.173 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 34' 23" and E 128° 10' 23"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Won - KPW
- Spoken languages:
- Korean
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:50 PM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:16 am and 7:31 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-05-13 08:03:22
Discover Hwanhŭihyŏn
Hwanhŭihyŏn in Kangwŏn-do is a town in North Korea about 134 mi (or 216 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.
Current time in Hwanhŭihyŏn is now 02:50 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports near Hwanhŭihyŏn, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Sokcho Airport in South korea in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Namhansanseong in South korea at a distance of 93 mi (or 150 km). The closest in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 99 mi (or 150 km), South-West.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haean, Dongmyeon, Bangsan, Toseong and Sokcho. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 56 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 38% |
| Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 13% of sky |
| General Conditions | Few clouds |
Wednesday, 15th of May 2024
12°C (54 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 16th of May 2024
10°C (50 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 17th of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Yujomsa
Yujŏm-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mount Kumgang, North Korea. Founded under the kingdom of Silla, it underwent many successive restorations before being destroyed by American forces during the Korean War.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hwanhŭihyŏn, 환희현
