Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Balkh
Afghanistan β December 21, 2026
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Balkh
01:52:54
Asia/Kabul
GMT / UTC
21:22:54
Etc/UTC
Mecca
00:22:54
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi)
Chinese festival celebrating the winter solstice with family gatherings and tangyuan.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Balkh Quick Facts
- Country
- π¦π« Afghanistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Kabul
- Population
- 114,883
- Coordinates
- 36.7563, 66.8972
Sun Times Today in Balkh
Sunrise
05:17
Solar Noon
12:00
Sunset
18:44
Golden Hour
18:08
Daylight
13h 26m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Balkh
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:42 |
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Dhuhr | 12:00 |
| Asr | 15:44 |
| Maghrib | 18:44 |
| Isha | 20:12 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Balkh?
- Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Balkh falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Balkh in?
- Balkh is in the Asia/Kabul timezone.