Location & Surroundings
Pilān Khēl is a settlement in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 1,220 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 135 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Khost International Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Pelankhel · Pelānkhēl · Pêlān Khēl · Pelān Kheyl · پلان خېل
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° 31' 59" N, 70° 1' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1220 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,910 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:54
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pilan Khel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pilan Khel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,009.7 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 | 25.5 | 1.5 | 337 | 42 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 358 | 49 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 141 | 31 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 348.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 4.2 | 147 | 26 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 685.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 0.7 | 4 | 40 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 358 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.1 | 151 | 28 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 344.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 4.3 | 8 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 18 | 609.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 1.3 | 325 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 328 | 44 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 147 | 30 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 344.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 3.8 | 145 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 675.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.2 | 0.8 | 356 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pilan Khel?
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Pilan Khel today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Pilan Khel?
Local time is 05:54. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Pilan Khel?
Pilan Khel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pilan Khel?
DEM 1,220 m.
Where is Pilan Khel located?
It is at 33.53304, 70.02972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pilan Khel in?
It is in Afghanistan.