Current Time in Pakistan
GMT+5 (UTC+05:00) · 88 cities · Capital: Islamabad
Time Zone
| GMT+5 | UTC+05:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Islamabad |
| Currency | PKR (₨) |
| Calling code | +92 |
| Languages | Urdu, English |
| Drives on | left |
Daylight Saving Time
Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+05:00 year-round.
Time planning in Pakistan
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Pakistan.
Country time shape
Pakistan uses one main time zone: GMT+5 (UTC+05:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Lahore, Karachi for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Karachi.
DST complexity
Pakistan has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Pakistan | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Berlin | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Paris | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Pakistan with Mumbai.
Time Difference from Pakistan
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +9h |
| Chicago | +10h |
| Los Angeles | +12h |
| London | +4h |
| Paris | +3h |
| Berlin | +3h |
| Moscow | +2h |
| Dubai | +1h |
| Mumbai | -0h 30m |
| Bangkok | -2h |
| Shanghai | -3h |
| Tokyo | -4h |
| Sydney | -5h |
| Auckland | -7h |
| São Paulo | +8h |
Time in Pakistan
Pakistan uses a single time zone: GMT+5 (UTC+05:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Karachi. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Lahore, followed by Karachi. The capital, Islamabad, uses the GMT+5 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Pakistan uses the GMT+5 time zone (UTC+05:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Karachi. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Pakistan observe daylight saving time?
No. Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+05:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. The currency is the PKR (₨) and the country calling code is +92.
What is the time difference between Pakistan and New York?
Pakistan is +9h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Pakistan does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 88 cities in Pakistan. The largest include Lahore, Karachi.