Location & Surroundings
Gachiyān is a settlement in Laghman, Afghanistan, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is 85 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 59 km away.
Also known as: Gach’yan · Gačyān · Gachyān · گچیان
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° 46' 52" N, 70° 3' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,334 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:14
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Gach’yan
Weather in Gachiyan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gachiyan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,018.3 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 | 22.8 | 2.8 | 164 | 40 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.7 | 151 | 33 | 1,015.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 0 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 277 | 48 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 2.1 | 328 | 27 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.3 | 204 | 16 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 359.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 2.5 | 148 | 12 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 693.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.8 | 321 | 22 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 3.6 | 322 | 22 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 2.7 | 217 | 14 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 359.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.5 | 140 | 11 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 689.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 3.7 | 321 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 4.1 | 327 | 18 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 2.3 | 210 | 13 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 357.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gachiyan?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Gachiyan today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gachiyan?
Local time is 21:14. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Gachiyan?
Gachiyan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gachiyan?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is Gachiyan located?
It is at 34.78112, 70.05181 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gachiyan in?
It is in Afghanistan.