Latitude and Longitude of North Korea
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.
North Korea Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 39.033850, 125.754320
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 39°2'1.9"N 125°45'15.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 39°2.031'N 125°45.259'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 51N 738407E 4324143N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wycqj9gs8
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8QF72QM3+GPW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:39.033850,125.754320
Major Cities in North Korea
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is North Korea located, and how can I read its coordinates?
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.
What is the time zone of North Korea and how does its longitude affect it?
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.
How can I pinpoint cities or sub-regions within North Korea using the country page?
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.