Location & Surroundings
Istarāb is a settlement in Bamyan, Afghanistan, at 2,684 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panjab, 40 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 200 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 91 km away.
Also known as: Estarāb · استراب
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° 1' 57" N, 67° 4' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 2684 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 20:21
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Istarab
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Istarab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.6 to 9.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,024.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 7.6 | 0.7 | 179 | 35 | 1,024.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 3.3 | 210 | 25 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 414.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 1.5 | 315 | 50 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.6 | 0.8 | 62 | 64 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 1.6 | 186 | 35 | 1,021.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 56 | 212.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 3.3 | 219 | 26 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 487.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.2 | 1.6 | 213 | 51 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.1 | 0.9 | 92 | 66 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.4 | 0.8 | 137 | 33 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 225.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 2.3 | 230 | 17 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 472.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 1.6 | 219 | 28 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.8 | 0.9 | 246 | 37 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.6 | 1.3 | 208 | 26 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 214.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Istarab?
Now 7.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.6 to 9.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 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 Istarab today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Istarab?
Local time is 20:21. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Istarab?
Istarab is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Istarab?
DEM 2,684 m.
Where is Istarab located?
It is at 34.03254, 67.07562 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Istarab in?
It is in Afghanistan.