Sokch’on
in P’yŏngan-namdo, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (12 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (133 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (137 mi)
- A-306 Airport (154 mi)
- Suwon Airport (162 mi)
- Wonju Airport (184 mi)
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Taoxian Airport (196 mi) - Cheongju International Airport (207 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 25 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 104 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 143 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 143 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.230 and 125.446 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 13' 46" and E 125° 26' 44"
- 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: 10:44 PM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:24 am and 7:44 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.264 and -56.973 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Villa Gesell - 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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47
Delve into Sokch’on
Sokch’on in P’yŏngan-namdo is a town located in North Korea about 21 mi (or 34 km) north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Sokch’on is now 10:44 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sokch’on, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), South.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, P'yongsong, Namp'o, Sariwon and Chaeryong-up. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 10°C / 51 °F |
| Night Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 9% |
| Air Humidity | 69% |
| Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Thursday, 16th of May 2024
19°C (66 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 17th of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
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