Location & Surroundings
Sulţān Rabāţ is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,075 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 48 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 125 km away.
Also known as: Saltan Rabat · Sultan-Rabat · Sulṯān Ṟabāṯ · سلطان رباط · Solţān 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' 26" N, 65° 6' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1075 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 788 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:32
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sultan Rabat
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sultan Rabat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,016.5 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 | 16.3 | 0.4 | 30 | 14 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 2.1 | 48 | 15 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 138 | 9 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.1 | 228 | 8 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 593.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 0.8 | 28 | 13 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 3.3 | 42 | 14 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 77 | 8 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 240 | 8 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 590.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 0.4 | 214 | 15 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 0.4 | 103 | 17 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 215 | 11 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 246.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 3.2 | 241 | 9 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 585.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.6 | 0.5 | 191 | 16 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sultan Rabat?
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Sultan Rabat today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Sultan Rabat?
Local time is 04:32. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Sultan Rabat?
Sultan Rabat is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sultan Rabat?
DEM 1,075 m.
Where is Sultan Rabat located?
It is at 32.44053, 65.10909 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sultan Rabat in?
It is in Afghanistan.