Location & Surroundings
Taras is a settlement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, at 712 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khar, 19 km to the north. The national capital Islamabad is about 170 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bacha Khan International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Tāras
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° 34' 1" N, 71° 29' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 712 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 427 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:44
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taras
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taras, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,005.8 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 | 28.1 | 1.6 | 133 | 37 | 1,005.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 23 | 52 | 1,007.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 354 | 56 | 1,007.0 | 0.08 / 0.15 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 0.6 | 228 | 38 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 0 | 339.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 1.4 | 154 | 26 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 41 | 44 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 354 | 48 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 1.6 | 218 | 24 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 345.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.1 | 1.4 | 170 | 13 | 1,003.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 38 | 32 | 1,006.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 8 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 51 | 60 | 1,009.0 | 4.06 / 4.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 152 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 3.50 | 75 | 309.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 2.4 | 166 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 593.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taras?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Taras today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Taras?
Local time is 00:44. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Taras?
Taras is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taras?
DEM 712 m.
Where is Taras located?
It is at 34.56681, 71.49963 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taras in?
It is in Pakistan.