Location & Surroundings
Kanta is a settlement in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh, at 47 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dinajpur, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Dhaka is about 295 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Thakurgaon Airport, 31 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
25° 46' 37" N, 88° 33' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 47 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 809 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:30
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 22.5 | 0.8 | 38 | 70 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 41 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 2.1 | 305 | 51 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 439.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 286 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 2.5 | 323 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 2.5 | 304 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 2.2 | 301 | 50 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 442.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.5 | 273 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 3.1 | 301 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 2.4 | 329 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 1.7 | 13 | 48 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 441.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 305 | 53 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 2.2 | 299 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanta?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Kanta today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Kanta?
Local time is 08:30. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Kanta?
Kanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanta?
DEM 47 m.
Where is Kanta located?
It is at 25.77702, 88.55249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanta in?
It is in Bangladesh.