Calling family in London, meeting a client in New York or checking a flight to Dubai all start with the same question: what time is it there? Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5 all year, but many countries change their clocks for daylight saving. This guide explains the differences between Pakistan time and the UK, USA, UAE and Saudi Arabia, with our free Time Zone Converter.
Pakistan Standard Time
PKT is UTC+5. Pakistan does not currently use daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year.
Differences from Pakistan
| Place | Zone | Difference from PKT |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai, Abu Dhabi | GST (UTC+4) | 1 hour behind |
| Riyadh, Jeddah | AST (UTC+3) | 2 hours behind |
| London | GMT / BST | 5 hours behind in winter, 4 in summer |
| New York | EST / EDT | 10 hours behind in winter, 9 in summer |
| Chicago | CST / CDT | 11 hours behind in winter, 10 in summer |
| Los Angeles | PST / PDT | 13 hours behind in winter, 12 in summer |
| Toronto | EST / EDT | same as New York |
Daylight saving time
The UK, USA and Canada move clocks forward one hour in spring and back in autumn. The changeover dates differ between Europe and North America, so for a few weeks each year the gaps are unusual. The converter applies the rules automatically for any date you choose.
Examples
- 9:00 pm in Karachi = 8:00 pm in Dubai = 6:00 pm in Riyadh
- 7:00 pm in Lahore = 3:00 pm in London (summer) or 2:00 pm (winter)
- 9:00 am in New York (winter) = 7:00 pm in Islamabad
Best times to call
For family in the UK, Pakistani evenings are their afternoons. For the US East Coast, early mornings in Pakistan reach their previous evening, and late evenings in Pakistan reach their mornings. Read scheduling meetings across time zones for tips.
Flights
Airline tickets show local times at each airport. To find the real flight duration, use Date & Time Difference with each time zone.
Converting 12-hour and 24-hour times
Schedules often use 24-hour time; the 12h / 24h / Military Time Converter switches between formats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Pakistan and the UK?
Pakistan is 5 hours ahead in winter and 4 hours ahead during British Summer Time.
What is the time difference between Pakistan and Dubai?
Dubai is 1 hour behind Pakistan.
Does Pakistan use daylight saving time?
Not currently; PKT stays UTC+5 all year.