Time in Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan is on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time in Karachi
Karachi does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Karachi business hours around the world
9 AM to 5 PM in Karachi is 4:00 AM–12:00 PM UTC on Oct 23, 2026.
| City | Difference | 9:00 AM in Karachi is |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours behind | 12:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours behind | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| London | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Paris | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 30 minutes ahead | 9:30 AM |
| Singapore | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4 hours ahead | 1:00 PM |
| Sydney | 6 hours ahead | 3:00 PM |
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Questions
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi, known as Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). It is UTC+5 all year.
Does Karachi observe daylight saving time?
No. Karachi keeps the same clock all year, so its difference to places that do change (such as New York or London) shifts by an hour twice a year.
What is the time difference between Karachi and New York?
On Oct 23, 2026, New York is 9 hours behind Karachi. 9:00 AM in Karachi is 12:00 AM in New York.
What are business hours in Karachi in UTC?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM in Karachi is 4:00 AM–12:00 PM UTC.
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Computed from the IANA time zone database on Oct 23, 2026. Live clocks and the converter use your browser's copy of the same data.