Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) · UTC+05:00
Current time in Pakistan
The exact local time in Karachi now, with today’s date, the difference from your own time, and today’s sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and best time of day.
Karachi is on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+05:00.
Time zone of Pakistan
Pakistan is five hours ahead of UTC, half an hour behind India.
| Time zone | Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+05:00 |
| IANA zone | Asia/Karachi |
Questions
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Karachi uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+05:00. Pakistan is five hours ahead of UTC, half an hour behind India.
What is Rahu Kaal in Karachi today?
Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the daytime, traditionally avoided for new beginnings. It is worked out each day from Karachi’s sunrise and sunset and shown above with today’s best time. The full Panchang has Choghadiya and Hora as well.