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Current Time in Pakistan
Asia - Southern Asia
21:24:42
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
UTC +05:00
PKT - Currently observed in Pakistan
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The IANA time zone identifier for Pakistan is
Asia/Karachi
Time difference from Pakistan
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Pakistan (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| ISO Code | PK / PAK |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Karachi |
| UTC Offset | +05:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | PKR - Pakistani Rupee |
| Population | 220,900,000 |
| Area | 881,913 km² |
| Calling Code | ++92 |
| Languages | Urdu, English |
| Cities | 14 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Lahore | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Faisalabad | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Rawalpindi | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Gujranwala | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Peshawar | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Multan | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Hyderabad Pakistan | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Islamabad | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | Capital |
| Quetta | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Bahawalpur | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Sargodha | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Sialkot | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
| Abbottabad | 21:24 | Asia/Karachi | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Pakistan? + −
The current local time in Pakistan is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Karachi,
currently at UTC+05:00 (PKT).
The exact time right now is
21:24:42
on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Does Pakistan observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Pakistan is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+05:00 (PKT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Karachi zone entry.
What UTC offset is Pakistan? + −
Pakistan is currently at UTC+05:00,
using the abbreviation PKT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Karachi.
To convert a time to or from Pakistan, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Pakistan? + −
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
It uses the
Asia/Karachi IANA time zone.
See the Islamabad time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Pakistan use? + −
Pakistan uses the Pakistani Rupee
(
PKR) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++92.