Location & Surroundings
Galcheon is a settlement in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anseong, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 68 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pyongtaek Ab, 18 km away.
Also known as: 갈전 · Kalchŏn-ni · Kalchŏn
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 59' 1" N, 127° 13' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 687 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:23
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
갈전
Weather in Galcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 24.3 | 2.7 | 60 | 61 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 2.7 | 111 | 70 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 2.9 | 63 | 77 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 4.1 | 73 | 74 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 4.3 | 119 | 50 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 674.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 2.8 | 85 | 77 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 151.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 2.1 | 65 | 87 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.8 | 63 | 75 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 77.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 1.7 | 52 | 50 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 705.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.4 | 89 | 75 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 2.1 | 74 | 83 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 57 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 94.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 1.9 | 278 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galcheon?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Galcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Galcheon?
Local time is 02:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Galcheon?
Galcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galcheon?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Galcheon located?
It is at 36.98353, 127.22855 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galcheon in?
It is in South Korea.