Location & Surroundings
Hongdo is an island in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeosu, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 330 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: 홍도
Overview
Hong-do is island in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
It is located in South Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Jeolla
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 37' 47" N, 127° 33' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:42
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
ko
홍도
Weather in Hongdo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hongdo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 24.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 21.6 | 2.7 | 323 | 74 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 3.0 | 352 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 5.4 | 99 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.61 / 0.62 | 93 | 653.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 6.2 | 79 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 56 | 127.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 2.7 | 43 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 1.8 | 13 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 3.8 | 185 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 707.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.7 | 284 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 147.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 4.1 | 304 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 4.9 | 323 | 73 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 7.4 | 337 | 35 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 531.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 6.3 | 335 | 54 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 145.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 4.7 | 355 | 64 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongdo?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 24.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Hongdo today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Hongdo?
Local time is 12:42. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hongdo?
Hongdo is a island.
What is the elevation of Hongdo?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Hongdo located?
It is at 34.62971, 127.55469 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongdo in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry