Pyongyang, North Korea — GPS Coordinates
39° 2' 1.9" N, 125° 45' 15.6" E
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 3,222,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
Situated in the southwest part of North Korea, Pyongyang lies along the Taedong River, approximately 50 kilometers from the Yellow Sea. As the capital city, it serves as a political and cultural center, surrounded by hills and located in the Pyongan Province.
The coordinates 39.0339, 125.7543 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos taken within the city. Accurate use of these coordinates can enhance navigation and location-based services.
Geographic Facts About Pyongyang
- Sunrise
- 05:46
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:41
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 55m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Antipode
- -39.033850, -54.245680
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Pyongyang 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
Distances from Pyongyang
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man’gyŏngdae-ri | 9 km | 6 mi | WSW (241°) |
| Kangsŏn | 18 km | 11 mi | SW (234°) |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 26 km | 16 mi | NNE (23°) |
| Songnim-ni | 32 km | 20 mi | SSW (198°) |
| Namp’o | 45 km | 28 mi | SW (222°) |
| Sunch’ŏn | 47 km | 29 mi | NNE (19°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Pyongyang?
The coordinates for Pyongyang are 39.0339° N latitude and 125.7543° E longitude. When reading coordinates, note that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, which has a UTC offset of +9 hours.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '39.0339, 125.7543' into the search bar. This will direct you to the location in Pyongyang.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.