Shamshay Kalā
in Wardak, Afghanistan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.867 and 68.663 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 51' 59" and E 68° 39' 45"
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: 02:44 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:34 am and 4:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
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 Shamshay Kalā

Shamshay Kalā in Wardak is located in Afghanistan about 54 mi (or 87 km) south-west of Kabul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shamshay Kalā is now 02:44 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Shamshay Kalā. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Sharana Airstrip in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley in a distance of 83 mi (or 133 km), North-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Markaz-e Sayyidabad, Kalan Deh, Charkh, Baraki Barak and Tormay. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 43% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
3°C (38 °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.

Saydabad District

Saydabad District is a district of Wardak Province, Afghanistan. The district is known for its pleasant climate, including hilly vegetation, streams, and orchards. The district was a popular retreat for Kabul residents until an increase in ISAF-Taliban violence in the late 2000s.

Located at 33.8875, 68.6944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Wardak Province

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Šamšay Kalā, Shamshaykala, Shamshay Kalā, شمشی کلا