Location & Surroundings
Gala is a settlement in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, at 1,291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pallandri, 11 km to the south. The national capital Islamabad is 58 km to the west. The nearest airport is Rawalakot Airport, 13 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
33° 48' 35" N, 73° 39' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1291 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 722 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:20
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 22.2 | 1.9 | 201 | 59 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 2.5 | 28 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 0 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 2.6 | 36 | 71 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 206 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.0 | 218 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 660.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.7 | 33 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 0 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 2.6 | 36 | 65 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 209 | 44 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 2.1 | 217 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 651.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 2.8 | 32 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 2.9 | 35 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 225 | 41 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 387.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 2.1 | 229 | 52 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 13 | 635.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gala?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Gala today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Gala?
Local time is 02:20. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Gala?
Gala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gala?
DEM 1,291 m.
Where is Gala located?
It is at 33.80974, 73.66568 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gala in?
It is in Pakistan.