Peshawar keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Peshawar and your time
Peshawar at a glance
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation now | PKT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 34.01° N, 71.58° E |
Time zone in Peshawar
Local time in Peshawar 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.
Peshawar is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Peshawar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Peshawar for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Peshawar and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Peshawar, 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 |
Peshawar 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.
Daylight in Peshawar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Peshawar runs from 9 hours 53 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 25 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:29 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Peshawar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:03 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:16 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 53 min |
When the sun is highest in Peshawar
Peshawar lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Peshawar
Distance is not the same as time: Jalalabad (Afghanistan) lies just 114 km (71 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes behind Peshawar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charsadda | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shabqadar | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mardan | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kohat | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tordher | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Attock City | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingora | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Peshawar in?
Peshawar uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Peshawar use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Peshawar last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Peshawar and New York?
Peshawar 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 Peshawar does not.
Is Peshawar on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Peshawar and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Peshawar?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.