Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea uses Asia/Pyongyang, currently KST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Chongjin is a city in North Korea, home to around 327,000 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Chongjin is an industrial port on the northeastern coast of North Korea, close to the Chinese and Russian borders. It was developed as a steel and heavy industry centre and remains dominated by those works.
The city is industrial and is rarely included on visitor itineraries, which concentrate on Pyongyang and a small number of designated sites. The Chilbosan mountains south of the city are the regional scenic area.
Independent travel in North Korea is not possible, and access to the northeast is more restricted than to the capital. Any visit takes place on an organised, escorted itinerary.
The climate is continental with cold winters and warm humid summers, moderated somewhat by the sea. Timing is determined by tour availability rather than weather.
North Korea uses the KPW, calling code +850.
North Korea uses the won, though visitors generally transact in foreign currency. Korean is the language, photography is restricted, and the guidance of accompanying guides should be followed closely.
