Location & Surroundings
Zarak is a settlement in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 2,428 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ghazni, 45 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 170 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Zaṟak · زرک
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° 19' 23" N, 68° 1' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 2428 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 42 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:42
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:10
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zarak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zarak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 12.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 306 | 33 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.8 | 1.8 | 327 | 42 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 2.7 | 148 | 27 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.0 | 4.2 | 187 | 30 | 1,017.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 71 | 470.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.3 | 2.1 | 285 | 41 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.0 | 1.4 | 20 | 51 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.8 | 2.1 | 129 | 35 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 233.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 3.4 | 162 | 26 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 475.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.6 | 1.3 | 337 | 34 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.0 | 0.7 | 359 | 40 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 2.4 | 149 | 25 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 227.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 2.5 | 156 | 25 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 485.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.4 | 1.8 | 349 | 36 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 2.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zarak?
Now 6.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 12.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 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 Zarak today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Zarak?
Local time is 05:42. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Zarak?
Zarak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zarak?
DEM 2,428 m.
Where is Zarak located?
It is at 33.32311, 68.01928 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zarak in?
It is in Afghanistan.