Gujrat keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Gujrat and your time
Gujrat 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 | 32.57° N, 74.08° E |
Time zone in Gujrat
Local time in Gujrat 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 Gujrat reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Gujrat, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gujrat for 2026 or 2027.
Gujrat time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Gujrat, 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 |
Gujrat 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Gujrat
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Over the year, daylight in Gujrat grows from 10 hours 1 minute to 14 hours 18 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 17 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Gujrat
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 7:14 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:02 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 1 min |
When the sun is highest in Gujrat
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Gujrat: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Gujrat
Every city below shares Gujrat’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalalpur Jattan | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wazirabad | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sambrial | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kharian | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sialkot | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gujranwala | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jhelum | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mandi Bahauddin | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gujrat in?
Gujrat uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Gujrat use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Gujrat last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Gujrat and New York?
Gujrat 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 Gujrat does not.
Is Gujrat on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Gujrat and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gujrat?
About 14 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 1 minute 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.