Pakistan · Asia/Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Karachi's time against major cities around the world, and check Pakistan's public holidays.
Karachi vs the World
Current time difference between Karachi, Pakistan and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Karachi |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:42 AM | UTC−4 | 9h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:42 PM | UTC+1 | 4h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:42 PM | UTC+4 | 1h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:12 PM | UTC+5:30 | 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:42 PM | UTC+8 | 3h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:42 PM | UTC+9 | 4h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:42 AM | UTC+10 | 5h behind |
Business Hours in Karachi (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Karachi, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Karachi | 5:00 PM in Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| London | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Dubai | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:30 AM | 5:30 PM |
| Singapore | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sydney | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Pakistan
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | Kashmir Solidarity Day | — | public |
| Mar 23 | Pakistan Day | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Jul 17 | Ashura | — | public |
| Aug 14 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Sep 15 | Eid Milad un-Nabi | — | public |
| Nov 9 | Iqbal Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Quaid-e-Azam Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi, Pakistan is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Karachi right now?
The current local time in Karachi is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Karachi's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Karachi observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Karachi does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Karachi's UTC / GMT offset?
Karachi is in Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What is the time difference between Karachi and India?
Karachi (UTC+05:00) is 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Karachi and New York?
Karachi (UTC+05:00) is 9 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Karachi's airport code?
Karachi's main airport is KHI — the IATA code many people use when searching for Karachi time.