Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
PKT is UTC+5. Current Pakistan Standard Time and when PKT applies.
Pakistan Standard Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PKTUTC+5
PKT does not change for daylight saving time
About PKT
- Full Name
- Pakistan Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- PKT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5
- Pakistan Standard Time is on
- Standard Time (PKT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — PKT is UTC+5 all year
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5 all year, used throughout Pakistan. It is 30 minutes behind India Standard Time and one hour ahead of Gulf Standard Time. Pakistan has not observed daylight saving time since 2009.
Where PKT is used
PKT all year (no DST)
- All of Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad)
Major Cities in Pakistan Standard Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
PKT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| PKT to IST | +30 minutes | +30 minutes |
| PKT to GST | -1 hour | -1 hour |
| PKT to UTC | -5 hours | -5 hours |
| PKT to GMT | -5 hours | -5 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
PKT FAQs
What is PKT?
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5 all year, used throughout Pakistan. It is 30 minutes behind India Standard Time and one hour ahead of Gulf Standard Time. Pakistan has not observed daylight saving time since 2009.
What is the UTC offset of PKT?
PKT is always UTC+5 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does PKT change for daylight saving time?
No. PKT stays at UTC+5 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is PKT used all year?
These places use UTC+5 all year without daylight saving time: All of Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad).