Current local time in Karachi, Pakistan
PKT · UTC+05:00 · Pakistan Standard Time
About Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan uses the Pakistan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Karachi), currently UTC+05:00. Population: about 11,624,219.
| Country: | Pakistan |
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| State / region: | Sindh |
| Coordinates: | 24°52′N / 67°01′E |
| Population: | 11,624,219 |
| Currency: | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Languages: | English, Urdu |
| Country calling code: | +92 |
Time zone in Karachi
| 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
Karachi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Karachi today
| Sunrise: | 06:32 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:16 |
| Day length: | 11h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:09 – 18:23 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (PKT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Karachi
- London+4 hKarachi is 4 hours ahead of London
- New York+9 hKarachi is 9 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+4 hKarachi is 4 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Karachi time
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi (Pakistan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:00.
Does Karachi observe daylight saving time?
Karachi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Karachi and London?
Right now Karachi 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 Karachi and New York?
Right now Karachi 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.