Current Time in Islamabad
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Asia/Karachi
Timezone Details
| Timezone | PKT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+5:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Karachi |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Population | 1.1 million |
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About Islamabad Time Zone (PKT)
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) year-round. Islamabad is a planned city built in the 1960s to serve as Pakistan's administrative capital, replacing Karachi in that role.
Key fact: Islamabad shares PKT (UTC+5) with Karachi — 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour behind Dubai (GST).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Islamabad with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Islamabad Time
What time is it in Islamabad right now? +
The current time in Islamabad, Pakistan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Islamabad is in the PKT timezone (UTC+5:00).
What timezone is Islamabad in? +
Islamabad is in the PKT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Karachi. The UTC offset is +5:00 (year-round).Does Islamabad observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Islamabad does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Islamabad? +
Islamabad's UTC offset is UTC+5:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Islamabad and London? +
Islamabad (PKT) is UTC+5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Islamabad shares PKT (UTC+5) with Karachi — 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour behind Dubai (GST).
How do I convert Islamabad time to UTC? +
To convert Islamabad time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Islamabad and the UTC offset is UTC+5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Islamabad in? +
Islamabad is located in Asia. It is the 1.1 million population city in Pakistan.
What is the IANA timezone name for Islamabad? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Islamabad is
Asia/Karachi. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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