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Current Time in Lahore, Pakistan

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

Sunrise today
4:59 PM
Sunset today
7:11 AM
Day length
14h 12m
Population
13.0 M
Coordinates: 31.5204° N, 74.3587° E · Elevation: 217 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 24, 2026
Lahore, Pakistan — Live Clock
9:06:36 AM
PKT Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Lahore Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Karachi

Lahore, 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 Lahore Time (PKT)

Lahore 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 Lahore overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Lahore 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.

Lahore 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 Lahore — when it's 9:06:36 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 Lahore if the country spans multiple zones.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Lahore time

What time is it in Lahore right now?

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

What timezone is Lahore in?

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

How many hours ahead or behind is Lahore?

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

Does Lahore observe daylight saving time?

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

Is Lahore on PKT right now?

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

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

The best call window from New York to Lahore depends on the current offset. Lahore 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.