Current Time in Pakistan
Pakistan uses Pakistan Standard Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PKTUTC+5
Pakistan time zone
Pakistan Standard Time
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Karachi.
Major cities in Pakistan
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan to New York | -9 hours | |
| Pakistan to London | -4 hours | |
| Pakistan to Dubai | -1 hour | |
| Pakistan to New Delhi | +30 minutes | |
| Pakistan to Tokyo | +4 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Pakistan: FAQs
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Pakistan uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) all year.
Does Pakistan observe daylight saving time?
No. Pakistan does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Pakistan and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 9 hours behind Pakistan. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Islamabad, the capital?
Islamabad is on Pakistan Standard Time, currently PKT (UTC+5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Islamabad page.