Location & Surroundings
Taraz is a settlement in Ghowr, Afghanistan, at 2,693 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bazar-e Yakawlang, 65 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Tarāz · ترز
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
34° 39' 15" N, 66° 16' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 2693 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 23:07
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taraz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taraz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 11.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 11.2 | 4.0 | 275 | 13 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.4 | 1.6 | 231 | 22 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.6 | 0.4 | 183 | 25 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.4 | 1.9 | 255 | 14 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 246.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.3 | 4.5 | 294 | 9 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 563.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.9 | 2.0 | 4 | 27 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.9 | 2.1 | 27 | 50 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 0.4 | 67 | 20 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 250.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.8 | 3.6 | 270 | 10 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 568.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.4 | 1.6 | 48 | 25 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.4 | 1.3 | 105 | 24 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 3.0 | 190 | 15 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 245.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.2 | 3.0 | 182 | 14 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 556.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taraz?
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 11.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Taraz today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Taraz?
Local time is 23:07. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Taraz?
Taraz is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taraz?
DEM 2,693 m.
Where is Taraz located?
It is at 34.65405, 66.27329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taraz in?
It is in Afghanistan.