Location & Surroundings
Sinchang is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 47 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naju, 12 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 295 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 22 km away.
Also known as: 신창 · Sinch’ang · Sinch’ang-ni
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
34° 55' 43" N, 126° 45' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 47 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 105 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
신창
Weather in Sinchang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sinchang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.5 | 1.4 | 52 | 70 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 4.0 | 297 | 57 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 659.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 180 | 81 | 1,018.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.6 | 77 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 4.2 | 306 | 48 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 735.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 352 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 15 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 1.8 | 8 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 308 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 734.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 232 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 172.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 0.7 | 85 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 136 | 61 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 92.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinchang?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Sinchang today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Sinchang?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sinchang?
Sinchang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sinchang?
DEM 47 m.
Where is Sinchang located?
It is at 34.92860, 126.75872 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinchang in?
It is in South Korea.