Location & Surroundings
Gōrjay is a settlement in Paktia, Afghanistan, at 2,166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gardez, 25 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gardez Old Airfield, 27 km away.
Also known as: Gordzhay · Gōṟjay · Gūrjē · Gūrjay · گورجی
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° 30' 30" N, 68° 58' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 2166 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,900 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:14
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gorjay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorjay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 24.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,019.9 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 | 12.8 | 1.6 | 29 | 38 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 264 | 20 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.0 | 236 | 10 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.0 | 165 | 21 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 0.7 | 17 | 25 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 250 | 14 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 308.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.6 | 192 | 10 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 622.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.3 | 85 | 21 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 9.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.2 | 2.5 | 21 | 25 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 243 | 15 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 302.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 224 | 11 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 612.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 3.8 | 62 | 36 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.4 | 3.0 | 21 | 40 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorjay?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 24.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 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 Gorjay today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Gorjay?
Local time is 13:14. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Gorjay?
Gorjay is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gorjay?
DEM 2,166 m.
Where is Gorjay located?
It is at 33.50843, 68.97904 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorjay in?
It is in Afghanistan.