PKT — Pakistan Standard Time
UTC+05:00 · 5 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | PKT |
| Full name | Pakistan Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+05:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Karachi |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from PKT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +9h |
| Chicago | +10h |
| Los Angeles | +12h |
| London | +4h |
| Paris | +3h |
| Moscow | +2h |
| Dubai | +1h |
| Mumbai | -0h 30m |
| Bangkok | -2h |
| Shanghai | -3h |
| Tokyo | -4h |
| Sydney | -5h |
| Auckland | -7h |
Using PKT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in PKT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Mumbai: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PKT equals 9:30 AM-5:30 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | PKT | 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 |
| Paris | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert PKT to Other Time Zones
Cities in PKT
About PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +05:00, meaning it is 5 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Karachi. It is used in 2 countries, including Pakistan, Russia.
PKT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +05:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in PKT include Lahore, Karachi, and 86 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PKT?
PKT stands for Pakistan Standard Time. It is 5 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+05:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Karachi.
What is the current time in PKT?
The current PKT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. PKT is UTC+05:00, which is 5 hours ahead of UTC.
Does PKT observe daylight saving time?
No, PKT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use PKT?
Countries and regions using PKT include Pakistan, Russia.
How do I convert PKT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert PKT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between PKT and 13 major world cities.