Balkh

City · Afghanistan · Balkh

Balkh is a major city in Balkh, Afghanistan, with a population of about 114,883. The local time zone is Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30). The nearest major city is Mazari Sharif, about 20 km away.

36.7564° N  66.8972° E
Asia/Kabul  UTC+4:30
Elevation  348 m

Local time

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Sunrise / Sunset

04:45–19:25

01Map

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Coordinates36.7564, 66.8972

Coordinates (DMS)36°45′23″N, 66°53′50″E

Elevation348 m

TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Also known as: Bactra, Bactresh, Bakhtar, Balch, Balchas, Balh, Balhika, Balho

02Daylight by month

9.7J

10.6F

11.7M

12.9A

14M

14.5J

14.3J

13.4A

12.2S

11O

10N

9.5D

Longest day in Jun (14.5 h), shortest in Dec (9.5 h).

03Nearby places

Chimtal ↙ 12.1 km away

Dehdadi ↘ 13.4 km away

Mazari Sharif523,300 → 19.8 km away

Dowlatabad ↑ 26.7 km away

Qarchī Gak8,942 ↑ 33 km away

Faizabad ← 39.7 km away

Mardian ↖ 59.5 km away

Termez182,800 ↗ 62.1 km away

Aqchah ← 65.6 km away

Khanaqah ← 66.1 km away

05Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Balkh in?

Balkh is in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). This offset is used for all local time in Balkh.

Where is Balkh located?

Balkh is located in Balkh, Afghanistan. Its position is 36.7564, 66.8972.

What are the GPS coordinates of Balkh?

The geographic coordinates of Balkh are 36.7564, 66.8972 (36°45′23″N, 66°53′50″E). It sits at an elevation of about 348 m above sea level.

What is the population of Balkh?

Balkh has a population of about 114,883 people, according to GeoNames data.

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