39° 2' 1.9" N, 125° 45' 15.6" E
Located in East Asia, North Korea lies in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, bordered by China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and South Korea to the south. The country is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, with geographic coordinates approximately at 39.03° N latitude and 125.75° E longitude, giving it a unique position in the region. Coordinates for North Korea are useful for various applications, including geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Individuals may look up these coordinates for time-zone planning or to identify specific locations within the country for academic or travel purposes.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 39.033850 | 125.754320 | 3,222,000 |
| Hamhŭng | 39.918330 | 127.536390 | 559,056 |
| Namp’o | 38.737500 | 125.407780 | 455,000 |
| Sunch’ŏn | 39.431670 | 125.932780 | 437,000 |
| Hŭngnam | 39.841980 | 127.632060 | 346,082 |
| Kaesŏng | 37.970830 | 126.554440 | 338,155 |
| Wŏnsan | 39.152780 | 127.443610 | 329,207 |
| Chongjin | 41.795560 | 129.775830 | 327,000 |
| Man’gyŏngdae-ri | 38.991820 | 125.658710 | 321,690 |
| Kaech’ŏn | 39.700560 | 125.893330 | 319,554 |
| Sariwŏn-si | 38.507220 | 125.755830 | 310,100 |
| Sinŭiju | 40.100560 | 124.398060 | 288,112 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 39.752610 | 126.257980 | 237,133 |
| Haeju | 38.040560 | 125.714720 | 222,396 |
| Kanggye | 40.969460 | 126.585230 | 209,530 |
| Changam-ch’on | 40.606110 | 128.781940 | 207,299 |
| Hyesan | 41.401670 | 128.177780 | 192,680 |
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | 37.993060 | 126.301390 | 159,825 |
| Sinp’o | 40.039710 | 128.194300 | 152,759 |
| Songnim-ni | 38.763490 | 125.640960 | 152,425 |
North Korea is situated in Asia, specifically in East Asia on the Korean Peninsula. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 39.03° N latitude and 125.75° E longitude, which can be read as degrees north of the equator and degrees east of the Prime Meridian.
North Korea operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9. The longitudinal position at approximately 125.75° E places it within this time zone, aligning its standard time with that of neighboring South Korea.
To locate specific cities or sub-regions in North Korea, use the provided coordinates to navigate mapping tools or geocoding applications. Entering the coordinates will help you identify major cities and areas within the country.