Dera Ismail Khan runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dera Ismail Khan and your time
Dera Ismail Khan 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 | 31.83° N, 70.90° E |
Dera Ismail Khan time zone and clock changes
Dera Ismail 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.
All of Pakistan keeps the same time, so Dera Ismail Khan reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Dera Ismail Khan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dera Ismail Khan for 2026 or 2027.
Dera Ismail Khan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Dera Ismail Khan 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 |
Dera Ismail 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 Ismail Khan
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Dera Ismail Khan is at 5:10 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:26 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Dera Ismail Khan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 7:25 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dera Ismail Khan
Dera Ismail 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 Ismail Khan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dera Ismail Khan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhakkar | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Layyah | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianwali | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taunsa Sharif | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bannu | 131 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jauharabad | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jhang Sadar | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kot Addu | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dera Ismail Khan in?
Dera Ismail Khan uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Dera Ismail Khan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dera Ismail 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 Ismail Khan and New York?
Dera Ismail 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 Ismail Khan does not.
Is Dera Ismail Khan on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Dera Ismail Khan and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dera Ismail Khan?
About 14 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 4 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.