PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5, all year. It is used in Lahore.
Where and when PKT is used
| IANA time zone | Uses PKT | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Karachi | All year | Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar |
PKT to UTC, GMT and other zones
Because PKT always means UTC+5, each row below is a fixed difference. Check the date only to know whether a place is on PKT at all.
| Zone | UTC offset | When it is 12:00 PKT |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | UTC+0 | 7:00 AM |
| GMT | UTC+0 | 7:00 AM |
| EST | UTC−5 | 2:00 AM |
| EDT | UTC−4 | 3:00 AM |
| CST | UTC−6 | 1:00 AM |
| MST | UTC−7 | 12:00 AM |
| PST | UTC−8 | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| CET | UTC+1 | 8:00 AM |
| CEST | UTC+2 | 9:00 AM |
| EET | UTC+2 | 9:00 AM |
| MSK | UTC+3 | 10:00 AM |
| GST | UTC+4 | 11:00 AM |
| IST | UTC+5:30 | 12:30 PM |
| ICT | UTC+7 | 2:00 PM |
| JST | UTC+9 | 4:00 PM |
| AEST | UTC+10 | 5:00 PM |
| AEDT | UTC+11 | 6:00 PM |
Tools for time in PKT
- Convert a time to or from PKT: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Lahore to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in PKT and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What is PKT in UTC?
PKT is UTC+5. To get UTC, subtract 5 hours from PKT time.
What time is 12:00 PKT in UTC?
12:00 PKT is 7:00 AM UTC.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.