Location & Surroundings

Busan is a city in South Korea with 3,343,903 inhabitants, at 15 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Busan / Gimhae International Airport, 12 km away.

Also known as: 부산시 · 부산 · 부산광역시 · Pusan · Busán · Пусан

Overview

Busan is metropolitan city of South Korea — KO 대한민국 영남권의 최대 도시이자 광역시.

It is located in South Korea, Gyeongsang, Asia.

The population is about 3,453,198 (2018).

It covers about 770 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 30 metre.

Also known as: Pusan, Pusang, Busan Metropolitan City, Pusan Metropolitan City, Fuzan

Media

Image

Image Busan montage.png

Image

Image Busan Tower 360 Degree Panorama 001.jpg

Flag

Flag Flag of Busan (2023).svg

Flag

Flag Flag of Busan (1995–2023).svg

Flag

Flag Flag of Busan (1962–1995).svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Symbol of Busan (2023–).svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Symbol of Busan (1995–2023).svg

Locator map

Locator map Busan in South Korea 2023.svg

Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in South Korea
  • Area 770 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 6' 6" N, 129° 1' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 15 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,343,903
  • Pop. Density 16,103 p/km²
  • Built-up 37.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ko
부산시
ko
부산
ko
부산광역시
en nl pt tr de hr da et fi id io no vi gl
Busan
tr pl fr az sl et sv nn
Pusan
es
Busán
ru be uk bg
Пусан
ja zh
釜山
ja zh
釜山市
zh
釜山广域市
ja
釜山広域市
Fuzan
Fusan
Fousan
el
Μπούσαν
he
פוסאן
sr
Бусан
eo
Pusano
vi
Phủ San
lv
Pusana
th
ปูซาน
Tsau-liang-hai

Weather in Busan-si

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busan-si, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 152 W/m2.

Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
0.10 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.7 4.9 77 66 1,017.8 - / 0.00 66 0.0 n/a
6h 22.2 5.9 51 80 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 80 97.4 n/a
12h 21.5 5.1 40 80 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
18h 20.7 5.1 37 85 1,020.3 1.28 / 1.28 100 8.7 n/a
Tomorrow 21.9 4.4 59 82 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.10 92 151.6 n/a
30h 21.1 4.6 57 84 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 11 40.8 n/a
36h 20.8 2.8 55 84 1,016.5 0.02 / 0.02 64 0.0 n/a
42h 22.1 2.1 130 77 1,014.4 0.27 / 0.29 99 49.2 n/a
Tuesday 22.2 5.1 274 87 1,010.5 2.15 / 2.44 51 293.4 n/a
54h 19.0 4.5 320 74 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.52 0 66.8 n/a
60h 16.8 5.1 306 77 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 63 0.0 n/a
66h 17.0 6.8 320 39 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 85.4 n/a
Wednesday 20.5 4.9 328 22 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 678.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busan-si?
Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 152 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Busan-si today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Busan-si?
Local time is 20:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Busan-si?
Busan-si is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Busan-si?
Population about 3,343,903.
What is the elevation of Busan-si?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Busan-si located?
It is at 35.10168, 129.03004 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busan-si in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2025-09-30
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