What is the difference between PKT and UTC?
PKT is 5 hours ahead of UTC.
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PKT
Pakistan Standard Time
4 Dec 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this location observe DST?
No, PKT does not observe DST.
Which major locations follow this offset?
Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad in Pakistan follow this offset.
What areas share this offset?
PKT is shared by Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan, though Afghanistan has its own local time zone with a 30-minute offset.
How does this compare with nearby offsets?
PKT is 1 hour ahead of India Standard Time (IST) and 30 minutes behind Uzbekistan Time (UZT).
Why doesn't this location observe DST?
Pakistan stopped observing DST in 2009 due to concerns over the economic impact and complications of clock changes.
How was this offset established?
PKT was established to create a unified time standard across Pakistan, aligning daily activities and commerce nationwide.
What are the typical work hours here?
Work hours in Pakistan are typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a break for lunch around 1:00 PM.
What is the economic importance of this area?
Pakistan's economy is driven by textiles, agriculture, and a growing technology sector, with major economic hubs in Karachi and Lahore.