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Current Time in Karachi, Pakistan

Check the current local time in Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, with PKT (UTC +5:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today
5:43 PM
Sunset today
7:19 AM
Day length
13h 35m
Population
16.4 M
Coordinates: 24.8607° N, 67.0011° E · Elevation: 8 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Karachi, Pakistan — Live Clock
2:46:03 AM
PKT Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Karachi Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Karachi

Karachi, Pakistan

Current zone: PKT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

PKT

UTC +5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Karachi Time (PKT)

Karachi is located in Pakistan and uses the Asia/Karachi time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Karachi overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Karachi aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Karachi vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +5:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Karachi

These cities share the same time zone as Karachi — when it's 2:46:03 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Pakistan

Major cities in Pakistan — some may be in a different time zone than Karachi if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Karachi time

What time is it in Karachi right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Karachi, Pakistan, updated every second. Right now, Karachi is on PKT with a UTC offset of UTC +5:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Karachi in?

Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi timezone, fixed at PKT (UTC +5:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Karachi a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Karachi?

Karachi is currently UTC +5:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Karachi observe daylight saving time?

No. Karachi stays on PKT (UTC +5:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Karachi and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Karachi on PKT right now?

Karachi is always on PKT (UTC +5:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Karachi is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Karachi will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Karachi from New York?

The best call window from New York to Karachi depends on the current offset. Karachi is currently UTC +5:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.