Location & Surroundings
Banj is a settlement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, at 1,650 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Battagram, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Islamabad is 92 km to the south. The nearest airport is Saidu Sharif Airport, 57 km away.
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° 32' 6" N, 72° 52' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1650 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 302 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:42
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 25.9 | 2.0 | 225 | 40 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 237 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 649.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 2.4 | 35 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 2.6 | 40 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.1 | 209 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 209 | 47 | 1,007.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 2 | 635.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 2.9 | 37 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 0.47 / 0.51 | 0 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 2.8 | 32 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 2.11 / 2.62 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.4 | 0.6 | 151 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 0 | 364.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 200 | 44 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 2 | 633.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 3.2 | 35 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 0 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 3.6 | 30 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 1.43 / 1.52 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 2.0 | 192 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.97 / 2.49 | 21 | 357.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banj?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Banj today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Banj?
Local time is 20:42. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Banj?
Banj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banj?
DEM 1,650 m.
Where is Banj located?
It is at 34.53495, 72.87222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banj in?
It is in Pakistan.