Hyderābād runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hyderābād and your time
Hyderābād at a glance
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Sindh |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation now | PKT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 25.40° N, 68.38° E |
Which time zone Hyderābād uses
The clocks in Hyderābād 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.
Hyderābād is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Hyderābād, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hyderābād for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Hyderābād and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Hyderābād: 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 |
Because Hyderābād 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 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 and sunset in Hyderābād
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Over the year, daylight in Hyderābād grows from 10 hours 33 minutes to 13 hours 43 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Hyderābād
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 33 min |
When the sun is highest in Hyderābād
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hyderābād: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Hyderābād
Every city below shares Hyderābād’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tando Muhammad Khan | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tando Allahyar | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tando Adam Khan | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manjhand | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahdadpur | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mirpur Khas | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Talhar | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Digri | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Hyderābād
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hyderābād in?
Hyderābād uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Hyderābād use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hyderābād last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Hyderābād and New York?
Hyderābād 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 Hyderābād does not.
Is Hyderābād on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Hyderābād and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hyderābād?
About 13 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 33 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.