Location & Surroundings
Burj is a settlement in Herat, Afghanistan, at 1,081 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shindand, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 650 km to the east. The nearest airport is Farah Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Buṟj · Burdzh · Borj · برج
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
33° 17' 3" N, 62° 16' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1081 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:07
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Burj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Burj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,009.3 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 | 23.6 | 1.1 | 301 | 25 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 2.9 | 278 | 14 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 293.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 9.4 | 336 | 12 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 758.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 7.6 | 348 | 26 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.7 | 338 | 35 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.9 | 283 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 296.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 11.0 | 342 | 15 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 765.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 322 | 27 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 298 | 33 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.6 | 262 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.9 | 7.7 | 327 | 8 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 759.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.6 | 274 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 1.2 | 291 | 19 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Burj?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 759 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 Burj today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Burj?
Local time is 10:07. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Burj?
Burj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Burj?
DEM 1,081 m.
Where is Burj located?
It is at 33.28423, 62.27760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Burj in?
It is in Afghanistan.