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Current Time in Islamabad, Pakistan

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Islamabad in?

Islamabad is located in Asia. It is the 1.0 million population city in Pakistan.

Pakistan · PKT · UTC+5:00

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Asia/Karachi

Islamabad Timezone Details

Timezone	PKT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+5:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Asia/Karachi
Country	Pakistan
Population	1.0 million

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About Islamabad Time Zone (PKT)

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) year-round. Built in the 1960s as a purpose-built capital, adjacent to the historic city of Rawalpindi.

Key fact: Islamabad is in the same timezone as Karachi and Lahore.

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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 is in the same timezone as Karachi and Lahore.

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 1.0 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.

What time is sunrise in Islamabad today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Islamabad are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Islamabad's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Islamabad? +

Sunset times in Islamabad are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Islamabad? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Islamabad International (ISB) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Islamabad to London, Islamabad to New York, Islamabad to Dubai, Islamabad to Tokyo.