Lahore keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Lahore and your time
Lahore 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 | 31.56° N, 74.35° E |
Lahore time zone and clock changes
Lahore 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 Lahore reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Lahore, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lahore for 2026 or 2027.
Lahore time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Lahore 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 Lahore 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, sunset and day length in Lahore
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Over the year, daylight in Lahore grows from 10 hours 6 minutes to 14 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 7 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Lahore
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:11 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 6 min |
When the sun is highest in Lahore
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Lahore: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Lahore
Distance is not the same as time: Amritsar (India) lies just 50 km (31 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Lahore.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Jang | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sheikhupura | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamoke | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kot Radha Kishan | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kasur | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amritsar (India) | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Phool Nagar | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nankana Sahib | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lahore in?
Lahore uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Lahore use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lahore last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Lahore and New York?
Lahore 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 Lahore does not.
Is Lahore on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Lahore and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lahore?
About 14 hours 13 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.