Current Time in Pakistan
Check local time in Islamabad and all Pakistan cities. Pakistan uses PKT (UTC+5).
Pakistan Quick Facts
🕐 Time Zones in Pakistan
Pakistan uses Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5). Karachi is the largest city and economic hub, while Islamabad is the capital.
Daylight Saving Time observance in Pakistan varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.
🏙️ Major Cities in Pakistan (1 cities)
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📞 Best Time to Call Pakistan
Calling Pakistan from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Pakistan. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.
Standard business hours in Pakistan are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Pakistan
When traveling to Pakistan, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Pakistan hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. Multiple languages are spoken including Urdu and English. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.
🎯 Interesting Facts About Time in Pakistan
- •Despite its size, Pakistan uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
- •The capital Islamabad is the political center of Pakistan with a total national population of 220M.
- •Many Asian countries, including Pakistan, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
- •Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
- •The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.
About Time in Pakistan
Pakistan uses a single time zone (PKT (UTC+5)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.
The capital city Islamabad serves as the political and often economic center of Pakistan. Major business activities are spread across cities including Karachi.
When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Pakistan, it's important to consider the time zone difference. PKT (UTC+5) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Pakistan.
Pakistan uses the Pakistani Rupee (Rs) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +92.Multiple languages are spoken, including Urdu, English.
🏙️ Cities in Pakistan
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YemenFrequently Asked Questions About Time in Pakistan
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Pakistan uses PKT (UTC+5). The capital Islamabad uses PKT (UTC+5).
Does Pakistan observe Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time observance in Pakistan varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.
What is the best time to call Pakistan from the US?
Calling Pakistan from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Pakistan. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.
What are typical business hours in Pakistan?
Standard business hours in Pakistan are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.