Dera Ghazi Khan keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dera Ghazi Khan and your time
Dera Ghazi Khan 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 | 30.05° N, 70.64° E |
Time zone in Dera Ghazi Khan
Dera Ghazi Khan follows the Asia/Karachi time zone and stays on UTC+5 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2009; the tz database lists no change after that.
Dera Ghazi Khan is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Dera Ghazi Khan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dera Ghazi Khan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Dera Ghazi Khan is
Take 9:00 AM in Dera Ghazi Khan: the clock reads 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 |
Dera Ghazi Khan 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 Dera Ghazi Khan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Dera Ghazi Khan runs from 10 hours 13 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 5 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:23 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Dera Ghazi Khan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dera Ghazi Khan
Dera Ghazi Khan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Dera Ghazi Khan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dera Ghazi Khan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jampur | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muzaffargarh | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kot Addu | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dajal | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shujāābād | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taunsa Sharif | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalalpur Pirwala | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Multan | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dera Ghazi Khan in?
Dera Ghazi Khan uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Dera Ghazi Khan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dera Ghazi Khan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Dera Ghazi Khan and New York?
Dera Ghazi Khan 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 Dera Ghazi Khan does not.
Is Dera Ghazi Khan on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Dera Ghazi Khan and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dera Ghazi Khan?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 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.