Location & Surroundings
Istar is a settlement in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, at 2,301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gilgit, 42 km to the northeast. The national capital Islamabad is about 230 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Muzaffarabad Airport, about 150 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
35° 36' 8" N, 74° 3' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 2301 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 128 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:54
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:01
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Istar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Istar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.3 to 5.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 333 W/m2.
Temperature
2.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 69 | 55 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.2 | 1.5 | 238 | 58 | 1,022.4 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 90 | 161.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.2 | 0.8 | 257 | 60 | 1,020.2 | 0.03 / 0.28 | 100 | 332.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.6 | 1.1 | 235 | 66 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.3 | 0.4 | 67 | 70 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.6 | 1.9 | 240 | 53 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 197.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.2 | 1.5 | 255 | 75 | 1,020.5 | 0.85 / 0.87 | 100 | 234.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.4 | 1.3 | 231 | 92 | 1,023.0 | 1.39 / 2.26 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.4 | 1.3 | 257 | 95 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.4 | 1.7 | 242 | 78 | 1,020.1 | 1.03 / 2.47 | 68 | 185.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.4 | 1.9 | 261 | 83 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 69 | 315.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.2 | 1.4 | 247 | 86 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.0 | 1.3 | 233 | 89 | 1,023.4 | 0.66 / 1.17 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Istar?
Now 2.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.3 to 5.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 333 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 Istar today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Istar?
Local time is 11:54. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Istar?
Istar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Istar?
DEM 2,301 m.
Where is Istar located?
It is at 35.60222, 74.05204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Istar in?
It is in Pakistan.