Location & Surroundings
Ochang is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masan, 11 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 11 km away.
Also known as: 오창
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° 1' 53" N, 126° 50' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 192 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:23
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
오창
Weather in Ochang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ochang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 18.3 | 0.7 | 316 | 84 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 356 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 358 | 69 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 4.9 | 342 | 45 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 731.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.7 | 342 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 177.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 1.2 | 7 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 357 | 61 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 93.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 4.3 | 327 | 41 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 770.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.2 | 1.3 | 5 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 192.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.3 | 41 | 84 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 46 | 64 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 100.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 296 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 751.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 1.0 | 179 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 132.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ochang?
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Ochang today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Ochang?
Local time is 07:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ochang?
Ochang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ochang?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Ochang located?
It is at 35.03139, 126.84190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ochang in?
It is in South Korea.