Bannu keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bannu and your time
Bannu at a glance
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation now | PKT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 32.99° N, 70.60° E |
Time zone in Bannu
The clocks in Bannu 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.
Bannu is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Bannu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bannu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Bannu is
When it is 9:00 AM in Bannu, 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 |
Bannu 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Bannu
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Bannu is at 5:08 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:30 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Bannu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bannu
Bannu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Bannu
Only 145 km (90 mi) away, Gardez in Afghanistan is 30 minutes behind Bannu. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mianwali | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kohat | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dera Ismail Khan | 131 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gardez (Afghanistan) | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Peshawar | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhakkar | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Shabqadar | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Pakistan
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Tools for time in Bannu
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bannu in?
Bannu uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Bannu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bannu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Bannu and New York?
Bannu 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 Bannu does not.
Is Bannu on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Bannu and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bannu?
About 14 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 58 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.