Location & Surroundings
Sonākāndar is a settlement in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manikganj, 2 km to the northwest. The national capital Dhaka is 42 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tejgaon Airport, 38 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
23° 50' 22" N, 90° 1' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,493 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:23
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sonakandar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonakandar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 33.4 | 3.0 | 301 | 53 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 2.9 | 258 | 63 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 508.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 2.9 | 312 | 72 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 336 | 77 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 3.8 | 303 | 50 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 560.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 3.3 | 255 | 61 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 511.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 264 | 73 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.5 | 257 | 76 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.0 | 2.3 | 254 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 541.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 2.8 | 273 | 62 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 383.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 222 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 194 | 78 | 1,010.5 | 0.59 / 0.69 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.2 | 2.5 | 213 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 2.45 / 3.13 | 50 | 471.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonakandar?
Now 33.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Sonakandar today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Sonakandar?
Local time is 22:23. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Sonakandar?
Sonakandar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonakandar?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Sonakandar located?
It is at 23.83937, 90.02003 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonakandar in?
It is in Bangladesh.