Location & Surroundings
Rabāţ is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 46 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 130 km away.
Also known as: Ṟabāṯ · رباط · Robāţ
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° 26' 56" N, 65° 2' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1073 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:55
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rabat
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rabat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 28.7 | 3.1 | 32 | 17 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 6.9 | 338 | 12 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 605.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 4.0 | 355 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 3.9 | 33 | 17 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.1 | 65 | 12 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 249.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 2.3 | 231 | 9 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 616.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 35 | 14 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.2 | 52 | 14 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.2 | 1.4 | 175 | 8 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 270.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 4.0 | 222 | 8 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 632.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 96 | 16 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 2.3 | 48 | 18 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 2.3 | 197 | 12 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 261.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rabat?
Now 28.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 Rabat today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Rabat?
Local time is 20:55. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Rabat?
Rabat is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rabat?
DEM 1,073 m.
Where is Rabat located?
It is at 32.44882, 65.04573 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rabat in?
It is in Afghanistan.