Arif Wala runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Arif Wala and your time
Arif Wala at a glance
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Punjab |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation now | PKT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 30.29° N, 73.07° E |
Which time zone Arif Wala uses
The clocks in Arif Wala follow Asia/Karachi and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2009. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+5.
Arif Wala is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Arif Wala, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Arif Wala for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Arif Wala is
When it is 9:00 AM in Arif Wala, it is 11:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 3:00 PM in Sydney and 8:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
Arif Wala never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Arif Wala
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Over the year, daylight in Arif Wala grows from 10 hours 12 minutes to 14 hours 6 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 54 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Arif Wala
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:13 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Arif Wala
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Arif Wala: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Arif Wala
All the places listed below keep the same time as Arif Wala.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakpattan | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sahiwal | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Būrewāla | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bahawalnagar | 43 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chichawatni | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chishtian | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haveli Lakha | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamalia | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Arif Wala in?
Arif Wala uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Arif Wala use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Arif Wala last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Arif Wala and New York?
Arif Wala is 10 hours ahead of New York in January and 9 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Arif Wala does not.
Is Arif Wala on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Arif Wala and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Arif Wala?
About 14 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
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.