Current local time in Islamabad, Pakistan
PKT · UTC+05:00 · Pakistan Standard Time
About Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan uses the Pakistan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Karachi), currently UTC+05:00. It is the capital of Pakistan. Population: about 601,600.
| Country: | Pakistan |
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| Coordinates: | 33°43′N / 73°03′E |
| Population: | 601,600 |
| Currency: | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Languages: | English, Urdu |
| Country calling code: | +92 |
Time zone in Islamabad
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Karachi |
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| Time zone name: | Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Islamabad does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Islamabad today
| Sunrise: | 06:18 |
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| Sunset: | 17:26 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 11h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:52 – 17:51 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (PKT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Islamabad
- London+4 hIslamabad is 4 hours ahead of London
- New York+9 hIslamabad is 9 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+4 hIslamabad is 4 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Islamabad time
What time zone is Islamabad in?
Islamabad uses the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi (Pakistan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:00.
Does Islamabad observe daylight saving time?
Islamabad does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Islamabad and London?
Right now Islamabad is 4 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Islamabad and New York?
Right now Islamabad is 9 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.