Location & Surroundings
Mazār is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,033 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: مزار · Mazāṟ
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
32° 20' 40" N, 65° 10' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1033 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 223 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:23
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mazar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mazar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 29.2 | 1.5 | 237 | 9 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 3.8 | 240 | 7 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 744.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 160 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 33.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 14 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 0.8 | 250 | 8 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 317.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 4.2 | 239 | 6 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 738.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 146 | 11 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 2.7 | 41 | 12 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.4 | 2.4 | 34 | 7 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 318.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 4.2 | 236 | 5 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 743.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 142 | 10 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 3.3 | 39 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.5 | 4.3 | 41 | 7 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 318.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mazar?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 Mazar today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mazar?
Local time is 18:23. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Mazar?
Mazar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mazar?
DEM 1,033 m.
Where is Mazar located?
It is at 32.34443, 65.16755 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mazar in?
It is in Afghanistan.