Time in Pakistan
Capital · Islamabad
Time zone in Pakistan
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Karachi Pakistan Standard Time |
UTC+05:00 | No | Islamabad |
About Pakistan
| Official name: | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Islamabad |
| Region: | Asia · Southern Asia |
| Population: | 241,499,431 |
| Currency: | Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨) |
| Calling code: | +92 |
| Languages: | English, Urdu |
| ISO codes: | PK / PAK |
| Internet domain: | .pk |
Cities in Pakistan
- Chishtian
- Abbottabad
- Jaranwala
- Ahmedpur East
- Vihari
- Kamalia
- Dera Murad Jamali
- Kot Addu
- Khushab
- Wazirabad
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Chakwal
- Swabi
- Lodhran
- Nowshera Cantonment
- Charsadda
- Jalalpur Jattan
- Daharki
- Mianwali
- Chaman
- Kandhkot
- Hasilpur
- Arifwala
- Mianke Mor
- Attock City
- Chichawatni
- Bhakkar
- Kharian
- Layyah
- Kambar
- Moro
- Mian Channun
- Turbat
- Shahdad Kot
- Bhalwal
- Dipalpur
- Badin
- Pano Aqil
- Kotri
- Tando Muhammad Khan
- Harunabad
- Pattoki
- Chenab Nagar
- Rabwah
- Kohror Pakka
- Gujar Khan
- Chuchar-kana Mandi
- Chuhar Kana
- Toba Tek Singh
- Narowal
- Shorkot
- Shahdadpur
- Shabqadar
- Mansehra
- Shujaabad
- Haveli Lakha
- Lala Musa
- Mailsi
- Shakargarh
- Ghotki
Public holidays in Pakistan 2026
Full list ›- 5 Feb — یومِ یکجہتیِ کشمیر
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 23 Mar — یومِ پاکستان
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 27 May — Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) estimated
- 28 May — یومِ تکبیر
- 24 Jun — عاشورہ estimated
- 14 Aug — یومِ آزادی
Frequently asked questions about time in Pakistan
How many time zones does Pakistan have?
Pakistan uses one time zone: Pakistan Standard Time (Asia/Karachi, currently UTC+05:00).
Does Pakistan use daylight saving time?
No. None of Pakistan’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan?
See the live clock on the Islamabad time page. Islamabad uses Asia/Karachi.