Location & Surroundings
Bālā Ḩişār is a settlement in Balkh, Afghanistan, at 362 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mazar-e Sharif, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kabul is about 305 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 8 km away.
Also known as: بالا حصار
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 42' 34" N, 67° 6' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 362 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 36,617 p/km²
- Built-up 42.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:11
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bala Hisar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala Hisar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.1 | 3.3 | 241 | 21 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 6.1 | 288 | 14 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 294.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 6.7 | 270 | 13 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 639.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 4.6 | 225 | 22 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 3.2 | 219 | 25 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 301 | 16 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 295.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 4.1 | 291 | 14 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 641.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 3.5 | 222 | 21 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 3.0 | 224 | 24 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 5.4 | 297 | 16 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 4.7 | 281 | 14 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 632.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 3.9 | 225 | 19 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 17.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.1 | 3.2 | 221 | 22 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala Hisar?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Bala Hisar today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bala Hisar?
Local time is 14:11. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Bala Hisar?
Bala Hisar is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Bala Hisar?
DEM 362 m.
Where is Bala Hisar located?
It is at 36.70940, 67.11556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala Hisar in?
It is in Afghanistan.