Current Time in Pakistan 🇵🇰
Check the current local time anywhere in Pakistan. Below you'll find live clocks for Pakistan's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Islamabad
- Karachi (Pop. 11,624,219)
- Lahore (Pop. 6,310,888)
- Faisalabad (Pop. 2,506,595)
- Rawalpindi (Pop. 1,743,101)
- Multan (Pop. 1,437,230)
ISO Alpha-2: PK
ISO Alpha-3: PAK
UTC Offset: UTC+05:00
Time Zones: PKT
Current Time in Major Cities in Pakistan
- Battagram Sun 06:38:38
- Bhimber Sun 06:38:38
- Faisalabad Sun 06:38:38
- Gujranwala Sun 06:38:38
- Hyderabad Sun 06:38:38
- Islamabad Sun 06:38:38
- Karachi Sun 06:38:38
- Kotli Sun 06:38:38
- Lahore Sun 06:38:38
- Larkana Sun 06:38:38
- Malir Cantonment Sun 06:38:38
- Mardan Sun 06:38:38
- Mingora Sun 06:38:38
- Multan Sun 06:38:38
- Muzaffarābād Sun 06:38:38
- Peshawar Sun 06:38:38
- Quetta Sun 06:38:38
- Rawalpindi Sun 06:38:38
- Sukkur Sun 06:38:38
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Battagram | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Bhimber | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Faisalabad | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Gujranwala | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Hyderabad | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Islamabad | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Karachi | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Kotli | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Lahore | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Larkana | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Malir Cantonment | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Mardan | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Mingora | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Multan | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Muzaffarābād | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Peshawar | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Quetta | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Rawalpindi | Sun 06:38:38 |
| Sukkur | Sun 06:38:38 |
IANA time zones in Pakistan
Pakistan maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Karachi PKT · UTC+05:00
Does Pakistan have multiple time zones?
Pakistan is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Pakistan at a glance
| Current main time | 06:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | PKT |
| Capital | Islamabad |
| Cities tracked | 19 |
How many time zones does Pakistan have?
Pakistan keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+05:00.
Does Pakistan change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Pakistan stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Pakistan
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 17:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 04:00 UTC. If Pakistan has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Pakistan
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Karachi or another major city in Pakistan. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Pakistan
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. The biggest cities in Pakistan include Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Multan. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Pakistan has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Pakistan - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Pakistan have?
Pakistan uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Pakistan use daylight saving time?
No - Pakistan keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Pakistan right now?
It is about 06:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Pakistan. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Pakistan time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Pakistan to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Islamabad, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Pakistan 🇵🇰 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | PK / PAK |
| Capital city clock | Islamabad |
| Cities shown | 19 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+05:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Islamabad time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.