Location & Surroundings
Gankar is a settlement in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puthia, 15 km to the south. The national capital Dhaka is about 180 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Shah Makhdum Airport, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 30' 0" N, 88° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 974 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gankar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gankar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.3 | 1.8 | 39 | 84 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 1.0 | 130 | 53 | 1,011.9 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 37 | 522.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 1.5 | 299 | 59 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 281.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 1.9 | 359 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.9 | 19 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 2.4 | 359 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 345.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 348 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 1.9 | 2 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.3 | 2.7 | 36 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 2.0 | 357 | 47 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 524.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 342 | 60 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 17 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 2.2 | 23 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gankar?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gankar today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Gankar?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Gankar?
Gankar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gankar?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Gankar located?
It is at 24.50000, 88.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gankar in?
It is in Bangladesh.