Current Time in Karachi, Pakistan 🇵🇰
The current local time in Karachi, Pakistan is 07:46:31 (PKT) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Karachi is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 11,624,219. The sun rises at about 06:12 and sets at 18:53 today (12h 41m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:53
- 12h 41m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan keeps PKT (UTC+05:00). Karachi does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:12 and sets at about 18:53 local time, giving Karachi 12h 41m of daylight.
Right now it is 07:46 on Sunday in Karachi (UTC+05:00). When it is 07:46 here, it is 22:46 in New York (9h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Karachi
- Use the Asia/Karachi IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Karachi to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:46 Sat | 9h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:46 Sat | 12h behind |
| London | 03:46 Sun | 4h behind |
| Paris | 04:46 Sun | 3h behind |
| Dubai | 06:46 Sun | 1h behind |
| Mumbai | 08:16 Sun | 0.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 10:46 Sun | 3h ahead |
| Tokyo | 11:46 Sun | 4h ahead |
| Sydney | 12:46 Sun | 5h ahead |
Best next checks from Karachi
Compare Karachi with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Pakistan.
Business-hours overlap from Karachi
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Karachi overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in London.
| Compare with | Karachi time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Paris | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| Dubai | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-16:30 | 09:30-17:00 | 7.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Karachi time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi uses PKT (UTC+05:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Karachi observe daylight saving time?
No - Karachi keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Karachi today?
Today the sun rises around 06:12 and sets around 18:53 in Karachi, about 12h 41m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Karachi and other cities?
When it is 07:46 in Karachi, it is 22:46 in New York (9h behind). See the table above for Karachi's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Karachi
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Karachi IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Pakistan time page.
Location and time-zone details for Karachi
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00) |
| Coordinates | 24.86, 67.01 |
| Population signal | About 11,624,219 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:12, sunset 18:53, 12h 41m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Karachi time-zone page for rules, the Pakistan country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 24.86° N, 67.01° E
Population: 11,624,219
Country: 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Timezone: PKT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Pakistan: PKT