Current Time in Islamabad, Pakistan
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
PKTUTC+5
Islamabad time zone
Time Zone
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
IANA: Asia/Karachi
UTC Offset
UTC+5
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
33.72° N, 73.04° E
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad to New York | -9 hours | |
| Islamabad to London | -4 hours | |
| Islamabad to Dubai | -1 hour | |
| Islamabad to New Delhi | +30 minutes | |
| Islamabad to Tokyo | +4 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Islamabad. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Islamabad
What time zone is Islamabad in?
Islamabad is on Pakistan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Karachi), which is PKT (UTC+5) all year.
Does Islamabad observe daylight saving time?
No. Islamabad does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on PKT (UTC+5) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Islamabad and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours behind Islamabad. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Islamabad?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 6:07 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Pakistan on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Pakistan uses a single time zone, so Islamabad has the same local time as the rest of the country.