Gujranwala keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Gujranwala and your time
Gujranwala 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 | 32.16° N, 74.19° E |
Gujranwala time zone and clock changes
Local time in Gujranwala is UTC+5 year round, under the Asia/Karachi rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2009, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Pakistan keeps the same time, so Gujranwala reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Gujranwala, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gujranwala for 2026 or 2027.
Gujranwala time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Gujranwala, 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 |
Because Gujranwala 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Gujranwala
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Day length in Gujranwala runs from 10 hours 3 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 16 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:14 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Gujranwala
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 7:13 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 3 min |
When the sun is highest in Gujranwala
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Gujranwala: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Gujranwala
Every city below shares Gujranwala’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoke | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wazirabad | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sambrial | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muridke | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pasrur | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gujrat | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hafizabad | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sialkot | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gujranwala in?
Gujranwala uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Gujranwala use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Gujranwala last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Gujranwala and New York?
Gujranwala 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 Gujranwala does not.
Is Gujranwala on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Gujranwala and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gujranwala?
About 14 hours 16 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.