Location & Surroundings
Zikna is a settlement in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, at 2,687 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kargil, 79 km to the southwest. The national capital Islamabad is about 350 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Skardu Airport, 82 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° 13' 37" N, 76° 25' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 2687 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 654 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:08
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zikna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zikna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 9.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 7.2 | 1.9 | 288 | 39 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.7 | 2.3 | 332 | 22 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 668.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.6 | 1.8 | 4 | 33 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.8 | 1.6 | 35 | 40 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 1.1 | 273 | 26 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 450.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.9 | 349 | 17 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 677.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.8 | 1.0 | 9 | 30 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.0 | 0.4 | 36 | 39 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.9 | 1.7 | 252 | 27 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 444.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.8 | 3.7 | 280 | 26 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 613.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.6 | 1.0 | 295 | 39 | 1,017.7 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 52 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.7 | 0.5 | 350 | 52 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.4 | 1.3 | 253 | 32 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 435.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zikna?
Now 7.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 9.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Zikna today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Zikna?
Local time is 17:08. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Zikna?
Zikna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zikna?
DEM 2,687 m.
Where is Zikna located?
It is at 35.22708, 76.42450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zikna in?
It is in Pakistan.