Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong, North Korea uses Asia/Pyongyang, currently KST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Hŭngnam is a city in North Korea, home to around 346,100 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Hŭngnam is a port and industrial district on the east coast of North Korea, forming part of the city of Hamhŭng. It was developed as a chemical and fertiliser manufacturing centre and remains heavily industrial.
The port is known internationally for the large-scale evacuation of civilians carried out from it during the Korean War. Independent travel in North Korea is not possible, and any visit takes place on an organised, escorted itinerary with a fixed programme.
Movement within North Korea is controlled and visitors travel with assigned guides on approved routes. Independent movement around the city is not permitted.
The climate is continental with warm humid summers and cold, dry winters, moderated somewhat by the sea. Spring and autumn are the mildest, though travel timing is generally 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.
