Location & Surroundings
Chākar is a settlement in Takhar, Afghanistan, at 1,081 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rustaq, 21 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Taloqan Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Cākaṟ · چاکر
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
36° 56' 20" N, 69° 46' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1081 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:45
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chakar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chakar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,024.4 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 14.0 | 1.3 | 299 | 51 | 1,024.4 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 0.8 | 224 | 41 | 1,024.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 293 | 31 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 222.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 2.5 | 290 | 30 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 568.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 0.6 | 305 | 45 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.7 | 1.4 | 128 | 49 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 308 | 30 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 296.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 295 | 25 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 574.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 0.1 | 111 | 32 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 1.9 | 102 | 31 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 288 | 20 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 249.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 293 | 18 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 552.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.4 | 0.3 | 266 | 29 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 6.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chakar?
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 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 Chakar today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Chakar?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chakar?
Chakar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chakar?
DEM 1,081 m.
Where is Chakar located?
It is at 36.93898, 69.77332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chakar in?
It is in Afghanistan.