Location & Surroundings
Chikar is a settlement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, at 3,585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahkuch, 81 km to the southeast. The national capital Islamabad is about 345 km to the south. The nearest airport is Eshkashem Airport, about 150 km away.
Also known as: Ghikār
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
36° 48' 44" N, 73° 18' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 3585 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:39
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 16:59
- Day length 10 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -18.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -22.6 to -12.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 406 W/m2.
Temperature
-18.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,036.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.04 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 | -18.2 | 2.4 | 293 | 98 | 1,036.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -18.8 | 0.4 | 269 | 99 | 1,036.4 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -12.0 | 2.2 | 176 | 85 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 92 | 221.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -18.7 | 1.3 | 196 | 99 | 1,033.7 | 0.04 / 0.28 | 67 | 406.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -22.6 | 1.1 | 336 | 100 | 1,042.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -25.3 | 1.8 | 353 | 100 | 1,049.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -15.2 | 0.8 | 313 | 75 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 42h | -21.7 | 1.6 | 302 | 87 | 1,038.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 445.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | -25.5 | 1.6 | 343 | 71 | 1,049.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -27.3 | 1.3 | 1 | 69 | 1,052.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -15.8 | 0.5 | 89 | 60 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 256.1 | n/a |
| 66h | -22.6 | 0.7 | 343 | 88 | 1,040.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 448.6 | n/a |
| Monday | -25.7 | 1.2 | 0 | 55 | 1,048.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikar?
Now -18.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -22.6 to -12.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 406 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 Chikar today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 10h 17m.
What is the local time in Chikar?
Local time is 05:39. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Chikar?
Chikar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikar?
DEM 3,585 m.
Where is Chikar located?
It is at 36.81231, 73.31594 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikar in?
It is in Pakistan.