Current Time in Karachi, Pakistan
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
PKTUTC+5
Karachi 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
24.86° N, 67.01° E
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Sun times for Nov 4, 2026 (local date) · 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi to New York | -10 hours | |
| Karachi to London | -5 hours | |
| Karachi to Dubai | -1 hour | |
| Karachi to New Delhi | +30 minutes | |
| Karachi to Tokyo | +4 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Karachi. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Karachi
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi is on Pakistan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Karachi), which is PKT (UTC+5) all year.
Does Karachi observe daylight saving time?
No. Karachi 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 Karachi and New York?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, New York is 10 hours behind Karachi. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karachi?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 5:49 PM local time, giving 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Pakistan on the same time as Karachi?
Yes. Pakistan uses a single time zone, so Karachi has the same local time as the rest of the country.