Rahim Yar Khan runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Rahim Yar Khan and your time
Rahim Yar Khan 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 | 28.42° N, 70.30° E |
Which time zone Rahim Yar Khan uses
Rahim Yar Khan 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 Rahim Yar Khan reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Rahim Yar Khan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rahim Yar Khan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Rahim Yar Khan is
A 9:00 AM start in Rahim Yar Khan 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 Rahim Yar Khan 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 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 Rahim Yar Khan
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Day length in Rahim Yar Khan runs from 10 hours 20 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 57 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:20 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Rahim Yar Khan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Rahim Yar Khan
Rahim Yar Khan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Rahim Yar Khan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Rahim Yar Khan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadiqabad | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khanpur | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ghotki | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ahmedpur East | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dajal | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pano Akil | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jampur | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalalpur Pirwala | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rahim Yar Khan in?
Rahim Yar Khan uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Rahim Yar Khan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Rahim Yar Khan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Rahim Yar Khan and New York?
Rahim Yar Khan 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 Rahim Yar Khan does not.
Is Rahim Yar Khan on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Rahim Yar Khan and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rahim Yar Khan?
About 13 hours 57 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 20 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.