Time now in Pakistan

UTC+05:00 • Asia/Karachi (PKT)

Your device clock is 690ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Karachi, UTC+05:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

23:11:33
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Pakistan now

Pakistan has one official time zone: PKT (UTC+05:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Pakistan is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Pakistan?

Official time in Pakistan is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Pakistan

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Karachi UTC+05:00 Gujranwala Division, Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Karachi, Sindh

List of time zones used in Pakistan (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Karachi UTC+05:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Pakistan

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Pakistan depends on the region.

  • Gujranwala Division, Punjab: 9 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Pakistan use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Pakistan observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Pakistan

  • 2009-10-31 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Pakistan was on 2009-10-31 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Karachi): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from PKST to PKT.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Pakistan?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+5:00 and UTC+5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Pakistan have?
Pakistan has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Pakistan use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Pakistan observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Pakistan time

To convert Pakistan time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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