Cheongju-Si in numbers
- Coordinates
- 36.6353, 127.4680
- Population
- 852 147
- Region
- North Chungcheong
- Country
- South Korea, Asia
- Capital
- Seoul — 112 km away
Cheongju-Si follows Korea Standard Time. Its current clock, sunrise and sunset schedule, and local weather offer a practical overview for arranging meetings, transport, sightseeing, exercise, and daily life in North Chungcheong.
Cheongju-Si, South Korea
Monday, 9 November 2026
UTC+9 · Asia/Seoul
Local time in Cheongju-Si
UTC+9 · no daylight saving time
Sunrise 7:02 AM Solar noon 12:15 PM Sunset 5:28 PM Daylight 10 h 26 min Night 13 h 34 min Civil twilight 6:35 AM – 5:55 PM
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Postal codes come from the free GeoNames dataset. Where a code is listed with a distance, it belongs to a nearby settlement — GeoNames spells that name differently from ours.
Cheongju-Si is in North Chungcheong, South Korea. The city observes Korea Standard Time, the same civil time used elsewhere in the country. This provides a consistent reference for domestic travel, broadcasts, opening hours, and appointments.
International coordination needs an extra check. Cheongju-Si does not use a regular seasonal clock change, but another location may. As a result, the difference shown for a recurring overseas meeting can vary during the year.
Label invitations with Korea Standard Time. Confirm the recipient’s date when scheduling across the Pacific. Recheck repeating international events after foreign clock changes. Use operator information for the latest train or bus schedule.
A precise clock improves punctuality, though it has limited influence over a bus already caught in traffic.
Sunrise and sunset in Cheongju-Si move with the seasons. The changing length of the day matters for morning exercise, hiking, sightseeing, construction, and photography. A current daily calculation is preferable to assuming that daylight begins at roughly the same hour year-round.
The listed moments refer to an ideal horizon. Hills, city structures, cloud, and haze can change the first or last visible sunlight at a particular address. Twilight extends usable ambient light outside the interval between sunrise and sunset, but it is not equivalent to full daylight.
Review sunrise before an early departure. Set a turnaround time for outdoor routes before sunset. Allow for shade from terrain and buildings. Carry appropriate lighting when plans approach dusk.
Cheongju-Si experiences meaningful seasonal changes, so clothing and travel preparations should follow the current forecast rather than a general impression of the city. Temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, cloud, and visibility each affect the practical conditions.
Rain or snow can influence surfaces and journey times, while strong wind may make the air feel less comfortable. In warm weather, sun exposure and hydration become relevant. Current observations describe the immediate situation; the hourly outlook is better for understanding what may happen later.
Check official warnings during potentially hazardous conditions. If an activity takes place outside the urban center or at a higher elevation, remember that local weather can differ from a city-level report.