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Gilgit
Major city · Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit is a major city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, with a population of about 216,760. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi (UTC+5).
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Sunrise / Sunset
04:47–19:23
Climate type
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Population: 216,760
01Map
Coordinates35.9187, 74.3125
Coordinates (DMS)35°55′07″N, 74°18′45″E
Elevation1,467 m
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Also known as: GIL, Gilgit, Nkilnkit, gilagita, girugitto, giልግti, glgt, glyt
02Daylight by month
9.8J
10.7F
11.7M
12.9A
13.9M
14.4J
14.2J
13.4A
12.2S
11.1O
10.1N
9.6D
Longest day in Jun (14.4 h), shortest in Dec (9.6 h).
03Nearby places
Jaglot27,000
↘ 38 km away
Aliabad
↗ 51 km away
Nagir
↗ 54 km away
Karimabad16,000
↗ 55.2 km away
Barishal2,005
↗ 56.5 km away
Gahkuch10,000
↖ 57.1 km away
Chilas
↓ 59.3 km away
Eidghah
↘ 80.3 km away
Dambudas
↘ 89.7 km away
Dasu
↙ 115.7 km away
04Biggest cities in Pakistan
Lahore13,004,135
↓ 485 km away
Karachi11,624,219
↙ 1,414 km away
Peshawar4,758,762
↙ 327 km away
Faisalabad3,800,193
↓ 513 km away
Rawalpindi3,357,612
↙ 283 km away
Gujranwala2,511,118
↓ 419 km away
Multan2,169,915
↙ 689 km away
Hyderābād1,921,275
↙ 1,300 km away
05Climate
06Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gilgit in?
Gilgit is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5). This offset is used for all local time in Gilgit.
Where is Gilgit located?
Gilgit is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Its position is 35.9187, 74.3125.
What are the GPS coordinates of Gilgit?
The geographic coordinates of Gilgit are 35.9187, 74.3125 (35°55′07″N, 74°18′45″E). It sits at an elevation of about 1,467 m above sea level.
What is the population of Gilgit?
Gilgit has a population of about 216,760 people, according to GeoNames data.