Standard TimeTJT |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Dushanbe |
Karakur Lake time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3 hours ahead |
Introduction to Lake Karakul, Tajikistan
Located on the Pamir Plateau in eastern Tajikistan, Lake Karakol is the largest lake in the country and one of the highest alpine lakes in the world, at an altitude of about 3,900 meters. The name of the lake means "black lake" in Turkic language and is named after the dark blue color of its water in certain light. It was formed in a meteorite impact crater about 25 million years ago and is about 25 kilometers in diameter, attracting explorers with its unique natural landscape and remote location.
Geography and Natural Environment
Lake Karakol is located in a high-altitude desert area with a cold and dry climate, with the lake frozen in winter and sparse alpine vegetation around it in summer. The lake has no outlet and the water is too salty to drink, but it is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and vast plains, creating a magnificent contrasting landscape that makes it an important site for geological and ecological studies.
Tourism and Cultural Significance
Despite its inaccessibility, Lake Karakol has become a tourist highlight in Tajikistan, suitable for hiking, photography and stargazing. There are a handful of nomadic settlements nearby and visitors can experience the local Kyrgyz culture. Located along the Pamir Highway, the lake is part of the historic route of the Silk Road and is rich in adventure value.
Karakur Lake Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-02
Sunrise Time
06:37
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17:59
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