Muzaffarabad runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Muzaffarabad and your time
Muzaffarabad at a glance
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Azad Kashmir |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation now | PKT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 34.37° N, 73.47° E |
Time zone in Muzaffarabad
Local time in Muzaffarabad 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 Muzaffarabad reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Muzaffarabad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Muzaffarabad for 2026 or 2027.
Muzaffarabad time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Muzaffarabad: 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 |
Muzaffarabad 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Muzaffarabad
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The earliest sunrise in Muzaffarabad is at 4:53 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:22 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Muzaffarabad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Muzaffarabad
Every city below shares Muzaffarabad’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbottabad | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhirkot | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Battagram | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Islamabad | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rawalpindi | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingora | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tordher | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Attock City | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Muzaffarabad
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Muzaffarabad in?
Muzaffarabad uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Muzaffarabad use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Muzaffarabad last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Muzaffarabad and New York?
Muzaffarabad 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 Muzaffarabad does not.
Is Muzaffarabad on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Muzaffarabad and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Muzaffarabad?
About 14 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 51 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.