Shamōrghak
in Ghowr, Afghanistan

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.439 and 64.486 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 26' 19" and E 64° 29' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Afghani - AFN
Spoken languages:
Persian, Pushto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:13 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:52 am and 5:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.152 and -109.439 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Piko
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Afghanistan in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Afghanistan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Afghanistan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Shamōrghak

Shamōrghak in Ghowr is a city in Afghanistan about 267 mi (or 430 km) west of Kabul, the country's capital city.

Local time in Shamōrghak is now 06:13 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Shamōrghak. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Chakcharan Airport in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South-East.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shahrak, Du Lainah, Jawand, Chisht-e Sharif and Fayroz Koh. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Minaret of Jam

The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is located in the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, by the Hari River. The 62-metre high minaret, surrounded by mountains that reach up to 2400m, was built in the 1190s, entirely of baked-bricks. It is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.

Located at 34.3967, 64.5161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ghōr Province, World Heritage Sites in Afghanistan

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Šamorghak, Shamōrghak, Shamorgak, Shamūrghak, Shāhmorghak, شمورغک