P’yŏngyang
in Pyongyang, North Korea

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.997 and 125.777 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 59' 48" and E 125° 46' 38"
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: 02:19 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 5:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for North Korea in Eastern Asia

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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into P’yŏngyang

P’yŏngyang in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Time in P’yŏngyang is now 02:19 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to P’yŏngyang, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North. 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 22 mi (or 35 km), South-West.

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: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-3°C (26 °F)
-4°C (25 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-5°C (23 °F)
Snow, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pyongyang roller coaster of death

Published: December 03, 2009
Length: 06:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Riding the roller coaster at the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in Pyongyang, North Korea http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Hot Pot Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: June 11, 2010
Length: 02:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Hot Pot Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Mangyongdae Fun Fair - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: May 13, 2010
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Mangyongdae Fun Fair footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Propaganda car in Pyongyang (DPRK)

Published: August 05, 2011
Length: 59:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: nilov71

This was captured in the middle of the day in central Pyongyang. According to our guide, the propaganda car urged everyone to work harder to fullfill the wishes of the dear leader. They are...


Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: June 11, 2010
Length: 14:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


2013 走進平壤地鐵 Pyongyang Metro 평양 지하철, 朝鮮 North Korea

Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 35:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tony Law

2013-08-25 平壤地鐵, 全球最深地鐵之一, 此次由千里馬線復興站坐到榮光站, 北韓只對遊客開放此兩站... 全程由導遊帶領.. 站外不許拍照Chŏllima...


Pyongyang Metro (Puhung Station Entrance)

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 23:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Entrance to the Puhung Metro station in Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


North Korea tour: Juche Tower, Pyongyang

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kjerstih

Visiting the Juche Tower in Pyongyang, North Korea.


Air Koryo Il-18D - Approach & Landing Rwy 19 at Pyongyang Sunan Int'l (FNJ), North Korea

Published: August 14, 2012
Length: 53:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Loran

Ilyushin Il-18D / P-835 Air Koryo / JS5106 Departure: Sondok Air Base (DSO), DPRK (Rwy 20) Arrival: Pyongyang Sunan Int'l Airport (FNJ), DPRK (Rwy 19) Date: 20th July 2012 / Seat: 16A -------------...


Kim Il-Sung Square - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: January 18, 2010
Length: 28:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Kim Il-Sung Square footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


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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.

Juche Tower

The Juche Tower (officially the Tower of the Juche Idea) is a monument in Pyongyang, North Korea. The tower is named after the principle of Juche, developed by Kim Il Sung as a blend of autarky, self-reliance, nationalism, Korean traditionalism, and Marxism-Leninism. Completed in 1982, it is sited on the eastern bank of the River Taedong, directly opposite Kim Il Sung Square which is situated on the other side of the river. It was made to commemorate Kim Il Sung's 70th birthday.

Located at 39.0176, 125.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1982, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Monuments and memorials in North Korea, Towers in North Korea, National symbols of North Korea, Visitor attractions in Pyongyang

Yanggakdo International Hotel

Yanggakdo International Hotel is one of the largest working hotels and the second tallest building in North Korea, after the Ryugyong Hotel. The hotel is located on Yanggakdo (Yanggak Island), two kilometers to the south-east of the center of Pyongyang, the nation's capital. It rises to an overall height of 170 metres and sports a slowly revolving restaurant on the 47th floor. The hotel is said to contain 1,000 rooms and a total floor space of 87,870 square metres .

Located at 38.9989, 125.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotel buildings completed in 1992, Hotels in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Skyscrapers in North Korea, Skyscraper hotels, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Hotels established in 1995

Songyo-guyok

Sŏn'gyo-guyŏk or Songyo District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on the eastern bank of the Taedong River at the center of East Pyongyang. It is bordered to the south by Nakrang-guyok, to the north by Tongdaewon-guyok and to the east by Ryokpo and Sadong-guyoks. It was established in September 1959.

Located at 38.9969, 125.771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Tongdaewon-guyok

Tongdaewŏn-guyŏk or Tongdaewon District is one of the 20 wards, and one of the six that constitute East Pyongyang, North Korea. It sits on the eastern bank of the Taedong River. It is north of Sŏn'gyo-guyŏk (Songyo District), south of Taedonggang-guyŏk (Taedonggang District) and west of Sadong-guyŏk (Sadong District) and Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk (Ryokpho District). It was established in October 1960.

Located at 39.0149, 125.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Kim Il-sung Square

Kim Il-sung Square is a large city square in the center of Pyongyang, North Korea, and is named after the founding leader of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. Opened in August 1954, the square is located on the west bank of the Taedong River, directly opposite the Juche Tower on the other side of the river. It is the 30th largest square in the world, having an area of about 75,000 square meters (807,293 square feet) which can accommodate a rally of more than 100,000 people.

Located at 39.0195, 125.752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in North Korea, Geography of Pyongyang, National squares, Kim Il-sung

Taedongmun

Not to be confused with Dongdaemun, the old east gate of Seoul TaedongmunChosŏn'gŭl 대동문 Hancha 大同門 McCune–Reischauer Taedongmun Revised Romanization Daedongmun Taedong Gate is the eastern gate of the inner castle of the walled city of Pyongyang, and one of the National Treasures of North Korea.

Located at 39.0225, 125.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea, Goguryeo, Gates in North Korea, Gates in Korea

Taedonggang Station

Taedonggang Station is a passenger railway station located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.

Located at 38.9858, 125.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea

Changchung Cathedral

Changchung Cathedral is the nominal cathedral of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Pyongyang, North Korea, located in the Changchung neighborhood of Songyo-guyok, Pyongyang. It is one of only four official Christian places of worship in Pyongyang. Before the division of Korea, Pyongyang was the city with the highest number of Christian believers in Korea, and was known as the "Korean Jerusalem". By 1945, nearly 1/6 of its citizens were Christians.

Located at 39.0069, 125.778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
평양, P’yŏngyang