Faisalabad runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Faisalabad and your time
Faisalabad 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 | 31.42° N, 73.09° E |
Which time zone Faisalabad uses
The clocks in Faisalabad 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.
Faisalabad is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Faisalabad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Faisalabad for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Faisalabad is
A 9:00 AM start in Faisalabad 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 |
Because Faisalabad keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Faisalabad
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Over the year, daylight in Faisalabad grows from 10 hours 6 minutes to 14 hours 12 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 6 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Faisalabad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 7:15 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Clock time and sun time in Faisalabad
Faisalabad lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Faisalabad
All the places listed below keep the same time as Faisalabad.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chak Jhumra | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaranwala | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiniot | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahkot Tehsil | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sangla Hill | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhawana | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gojra | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pindi Bhattian | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Faisalabad in?
Faisalabad uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Faisalabad use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Faisalabad last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Faisalabad and New York?
Faisalabad 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 Faisalabad does not.
Is Faisalabad on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Faisalabad and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Faisalabad?
About 14 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 6 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.