Standard TimeKGT |
UTC+6 |
Daylight Saving Time
|
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Bishkek |
Shulabu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
2 hours ahead |
Introduction to Shurab, Tajikistan
Shurab is a town in the Soghd Province of northern Tajikistan, located on the edge of the Ferghana Basin near the border with Uzbekistan. The area is known for its rich mining history, having been an important center of coal mining during the Soviet era, with the Shurab coal mine, which has provided key energy support for the region's industrial development.
Geography and Environmental Features
Located in the foothills of Central Asia, Shurab has a dry climate with cold winters and mild summers. Surrounded by barren hills, it is a difficult natural environment, but contains coal resources. The town is small, with a concentrated population, characterized by industrial heritage and mining communities.
Economic and Social Status
In recent years, with the decline of the mining industry, Shurabh has faced the challenge of economic transformation, but is still dependent on coal-related industries. Residents are mostly engaged in mining or agriculture and live a simple life. Infrastructure is relatively basic, with road connections to neighboring cities such as Bitter Jen (Khorog). The area has retained its Soviet-era architecture and attracts a few history buffs.
Culture and significance
Shurab serves as a microcosm of Tajikistan's industrial history, reflecting the rise and fall of Central Asia's resource towns. It is not a tourist hotspot, but is uniquely valuable for the study of Soviet industrial heritage and the development of northern Tajikistan.
Shulabu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
08:39
Local Time
Sunset Time
18:01
Local TimeTime difference between Shulabu and other cities
Other cities in Tajikistan
Asia Countries/Regions
