Location & Surroundings
Handong is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 108 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hayang, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: 한동
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
35° 57' 43" N, 128° 47' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 108 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 458 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
한동
Weather in Handong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Handong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 21.9 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 245 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 18.5 | 1.8 | 163 | 75 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 7.0 | 195 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 245.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 3.0 | 252 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 33.16 / 33.26 | 100 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 2.4 | 322 | 95 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 5.77 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.7 | 2.0 | 312 | 79 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 9 | 41 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 435.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.3 | 106 | 80 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 0.6 | 7 | 94 | 1,020.0 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.3 | 0.9 | 121 | 96 | 1,020.6 | 5.73 / 6.71 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 0.6 | 74 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 1.1 | 308 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 7.67 / 8.46 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 2.6 | 305 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.7 | 4.6 | 280 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 23 | 62.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Handong?
Now 18.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 21.9 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 245 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 Handong today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Handong?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Handong?
Handong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Handong?
DEM 108 m.
Where is Handong located?
It is at 35.96190, 128.79158 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Handong in?
It is in South Korea.