Destination Guide: Shēr-e Surkh (Kandahār) in Afghanistan

Shēr-e Surkh
in Kandahār, Afghanistan

How to get there and get around

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 31.573 and 65.712 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 31° 34' 22" and E 65° 42' 42"
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: 07:25 PM (Tuesday): Timezone: Asia/Kabul; UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:27 am and 5:14 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 Shēr-e Surkh

Shēr-e Surkh in Kandahār is located in Afghanistan about 286 mi (or 460 km) south-west of Kabul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shēr-e Surkh is now 07:25 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Shēr-e Surkh. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Kandahar Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kandahar, Babasakhib, Pashmul, Ziarat-e Shah Maqsud and Shahr-e Safa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature	18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature	29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature	22°C / 71 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	18%
Air Pressure	1016 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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IED going of in Kandahar City Afghanistan

Published: February 03, 2013
Length: 59:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Douglas

I recorded this video from the Lav driver's seat. I was over there for 8 months with the KPRT, and I belonged to PPCLI 2nd Battalion. Over the radio we were told it was going to be a big...

Sherry Lynn Womack in Kandahar

Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sherry Womack

Kandahar Khazana

Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 12:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wali Qurishi

Information of Kandahar/Afghanistan.

Karim jaan kandahar

Published: March 05, 2015
Length: 00:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mohammed Shabgeriar

Karim jaan.

1st Marine Division [LINE Training] In Kandahar, Afghanistan

Published: May 30, 2014
Length: 44:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Share_a_pose_a pic

Today, I still remember these techniques and highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to improve their self defense skills. Warning though, be wise...

East Kentwood grad killed in Kandahar

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 55:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WOOD TV8

Staff Sgt. Robert Massarelli.

Green Skander : een ongewone ervaring

Published: August 26, 2013
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Belgian Defense

Sinds mei wisselen Belgen elkaar af in het militaire ziekenhuis in Kandahar. Ze nemen er deel aan de operatie Green Skander en staan zo de NAVO-troepen bij. Na meer dan drie maanden in ...

Green Skander : une expérience hors du commun

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 01:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Belgian Defense

Depuis mai, des Belges se relaient à l'hôpital militaire de Kandahar pour participer à l'opération Green Skander et ainsi venir en aide aux troupes de l'OTAN. Après plus de trois mois...

Waging Peace: Canada in Afghanistan FULL DOCUMENTARY

Published: December 30, 2012
Length: 58:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: loteq101

Canada's Only Independently funded and filmed documentary on our mission in Afghanistan. http://www.wagingpeacefilm.com PLEASE SHARE! Follows Canadian Richard Fitoussi on a...

372nd MP Co PSD clearing porta john w/ full gear

Published: May 25, 2012
Length: 11:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: icepicversion2

372nd PSD Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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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.

Karz

Karz is a village in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, near the city of Kandahar. The Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, is from Karz.

Located at 31.5667, 65.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kandahar Province

Kandahar District

Kandahar District is situated in the central part of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, surrounding the city of Kandahar. It borders with Panjwai District to the west, Arghandab District to the north, Shah Wali Kot District to the northeast and Daman District to the east and south. The population is 468,200 (2006). The district center is the city of Kandahar. In March 2009, the Dand District Centre was destroyed by a suicide bombing of two Taliban insurgents.

Located at 31.6119, 65.6811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Kandahar Province

2008 Kandahar bombing

The 2008 Kandahar bombing of February 17, 2008 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, was an attack targeting a crowd of people watching a dog-fighting competition. With more than 100 killed, it was the deadliest attack on Afghan soil since 2001. The target of the attack was believed to have been a local police commander who was killed in the blast, Abdul Hakim Jan. He was reported to be known in the area for the strong stand he took against Taliban forces.

Located at 31.616, 65.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in Afghanistan in 2008, Mass murder in 2008, Suicide bombings in Afghanistan

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Šēre Surkh, Sheri-Surkh, Shir-e Zur, Ṣhēre Surkh, Shīr Sorkh, Shayr-e Surkh, شير سرخ, Shēr-e Surkh

Shēr-e Surkh in Kandahār
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Shēr-e Surkh
in Kandahār, Afghanistan

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