Chaman
in Helmand, Afghanistan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.016 and 64.966 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 0' 59" and E 64° 57' 58"
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: 07:03 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:48 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

Delve into Chaman

Chaman in Helmand is a town located in Afghanistan about 263 mi (or 423 km) south-west of Kabul, the country's capital town.

Time in Chaman is now 07:03 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Chaman. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Tereen Airport in a distance of 59 mi (or 96 km), South-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 99 mi (or 159 km), North.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kajran, Musa Qal`ah, Pasaband, Taywarah and Now Zad. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

6°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 (39 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

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FSB HERAT

Published: February 22, 2009
Length: 38:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: veri garcia

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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April 2012 Afghanistan attacks

The April 2012 Afghanistan attacks took place on Sunday, 15 April 2012, at around 13:00 local time when heavily armed Taliban insurgents and suicide bombers launched multiple coordinated attacks throughout Afghanistan. Insurgents launched the 2012 spring offensive on multiple locations, including government buildings, military bases, and embassies. Attacks occurred in four Afghan provinces, including Kabul and Paktia.

Located at 33, 65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2012, War in Afghanistan (2001–present), Terrorist incidents in Afghanistan in 2012

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Čaman, Chaman, چمن