Location & Surroundings
Gilkan is a settlement in Erbil, Iraq, at 493 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Erbil, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Baghdad is about 330 km to the south. The nearest airport is Erbil International Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: كلكان · گلكان · Kilkān
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
36° 17' 35" N, 44° 3' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 493 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,658 p/km²
- Built-up 11.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:30
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 11 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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كلكان
ku
گلكان
Weather in Gilkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gilkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 23.1 | 2.0 | 13 | 47 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 29 | 50 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 122 | 40 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 3.5 | 262 | 33 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 511.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.1 | 297 | 44 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 137 | 47 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.5 | 124 | 37 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 257 | 22 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 571.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 0.7 | 351 | 34 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.7 | 64 | 39 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.5 | 187 | 33 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 3.1 | 299 | 26 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 502.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 1.2 | 30 | 36 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 48.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gilkan?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Gilkan today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Gilkan?
Local time is 03:30. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gilkan?
Gilkan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gilkan?
DEM 493 m.
Where is Gilkan located?
It is at 36.29296, 44.05206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gilkan in?
It is in Iraq.