Current Time in Pakistan
Pakistan uses Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Pakistan below.
Time across Pakistan
7 cities trackedPakistan is in a single time zone — Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00KHI |
| Lahore | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00LHE |
| Faisalabad | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00LYP |
| Rawalpindi | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00RWP |
| Peshawar | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00PEW |
| Multan | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00MUX |
| IslamabadCapital | --:-- | Asia/Karachi · +05:00ISB |
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 |
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 | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 9h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 4h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 1h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 3h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 4h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Pakistan uses Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Pakistan right now?
The current time in Karachi is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Pakistan observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Pakistan does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Pakistan have?
Pakistan has 1 time zone (Asia/Karachi).
What is Pakistan's UTC / GMT offset?
Pakistan is in Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Pakistan?
Yes — the whole of Pakistan shares one time zone (Asia/Karachi, UTC+05:00).
What is the time difference between Pakistan and India?
Pakistan (UTC+05:00) is 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.