Okara runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Okara and your time
Okara 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 | 30.81° N, 73.45° E |
Okara time zone and clock changes
Local time in Okara 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.
Okara is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Okara, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Okara for 2026 or 2027.
Okara time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Okara, 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 Okara 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 Okara
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The earliest sunrise in Okara is at 5:03 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:13 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Okara
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 7:12 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Okara
Okara 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 Okara
All the places listed below keep the same time as Okara.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renala Khurd | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bahawalnagar | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sahiwal | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pattoki | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haveli Lakha | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pakpattan | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chunian | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaranwala | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Okara in?
Okara uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Okara use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Okara last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Okara and New York?
Okara 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 Okara does not.
Is Okara on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Okara and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Okara?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 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.