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Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Pakistan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shigar, Pakistan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:56:57 PKT
Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (PKT)
District: Skardu

🌎 Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shigar, a city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shigar — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShigar
District / CountySkardu
StateGilgit-Baltistan
CountryPakistan
ContinentAsia
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Currency
NamePakistani Rupee
Code ISO-4217PKR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+92
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.pk
Elevation
In Meter2,289
In Feet7,510
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.42
Longitude75.74
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.424° N 75.739° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 25' 26" N 75° 44' 21" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 25.43' N 75° 44.35' E
Location Context
Distance to Gilgit-Baltistan Capital140 km West-Northwest of Gilgit
Nearest City in Another CountryKargil, India (103 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:12 AM
Sunset🌅 06:51 PM
Day Length13h 38m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Karachi

Shigar – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan

Shigar is a city situated in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, within Asia. It falls under Skardu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shigar as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Gilgit-Baltistan

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shigar

The latitude and longitude of Shigar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,289 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shigar on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shigar

Shigar runs on UTC +05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Shigar

Payments and pricing in Shigar run on Pakistani Rupee (PKR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Shigar exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shigar

To ring a number in Shigar from outside Pakistan, dial +92 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Shigar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Shigar's Standing Within Gilgit-Baltistan

It lies about 140 km West-Northwest of Gilgit, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gilgit-Baltistan market. › Cities near Shigar

📊 How This Shigar Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shigar into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Shigar to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Gilgit-Baltistan market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shigar. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shigar

🏛 Which state and district is Shigar in?

Shigar sits within Skardu, is part of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shigar in?

Shigar keeps UTC +05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:12 AM and sets around 06:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shigar?

Businesses and shops in Shigar price in Pakistani rupee (PKR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Shigar currency page.

📍 How far is Shigar from the state capital?

Shigar is about 140 km West-Northwest of Gilgit, the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. See cities near Shigar for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shigar lands you closest to Kargil, India, about 103 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shigar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.