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Current Time in Karachi, Pakistan

Q: What timezone is Karachi in?

Karachi 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 Karachi?

Karachi'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 Karachi in?

Karachi is located in Asia. It is the 16.1 million population city in Pakistan.

Pakistan · PKT · UTC+5:00

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Asia/Karachi

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	16.1 million

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About Karachi Time Zone (PKT)

Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and financial capital, uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) year-round. One of the world's most populous cities and a major South Asian economic center.

Key fact: Karachi is 5 hours ahead of UTC, 30 minutes behind Mumbai (IST).

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Frequently Asked Questions — Karachi Time

What time is it in Karachi right now? +

The current time in Karachi, Pakistan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Karachi is in the PKT timezone (UTC+5:00).

What timezone is Karachi in? +

Karachi is in the PKT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Karachi. The UTC offset is +5:00 (year-round).

Does Karachi observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Karachi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Karachi? +

Karachi'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 Karachi and London? +

Karachi (PKT) is UTC+5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Karachi is 5 hours ahead of UTC, 30 minutes behind Mumbai (IST).

How do I convert Karachi time to UTC? +

To convert Karachi time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Karachi 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 Karachi in? +

Karachi is located in Asia. It is the 16.1 million population city in Pakistan.

What is the IANA timezone name for Karachi? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Karachi is Asia/Karachi. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Karachi today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Karachi are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Karachi'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 Karachi? +

Sunset times in Karachi 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 Karachi? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Jinnah International (KHI) 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 Karachi to London, Karachi to New York, Karachi to Dubai, Karachi to Tokyo.