Location & Surroundings
Kḩarchān is a settlement in Herat, Afghanistan, at 1,407 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shindand, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 635 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herat International Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: Kharčān · خرچان
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° 39' 16" N, 62° 19' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1407 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 09:49
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kharchan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kharchan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 20.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
6.0 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,020.5 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 | 12.9 | 6.0 | 9 | 11 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 4.4 | 21 | 9 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.7 | 8 | 6 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 5.2 | 357 | 6 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 2.7 | 39 | 13 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 1.7 | 59 | 13 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 3.2 | 203 | 8 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 222.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 3.5 | 250 | 10 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 593.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.6 | 0.9 | 44 | 16 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.1 | 1.1 | 22 | 19 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 2.0 | 279 | 10 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 219.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 7.2 | 333 | 12 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 590.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.4 | 3.5 | 20 | 21 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 11.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kharchan?
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 20.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Kharchan today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Kharchan?
Local time is 09:49. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kharchan?
Kharchan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kharchan?
DEM 1,407 m.
Where is Kharchan located?
It is at 33.65437, 62.33270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kharchan in?
It is in Afghanistan.