Rawalpindi keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Rawalpindi and your time
Rawalpindi 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 | 33.60° N, 73.05° E |
Time zone in Rawalpindi
The clocks in Rawalpindi follow Asia/Karachi and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2009. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+5.
All of Pakistan keeps the same time, so Rawalpindi reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Rawalpindi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rawalpindi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Rawalpindi is
When it is 9:00 AM in Rawalpindi, 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 Rawalpindi 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 and sunset in Rawalpindi
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Over the year, daylight in Rawalpindi grows from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 23 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 28 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Rawalpindi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 55 min |
When the sun is highest in Rawalpindi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Rawalpindi: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Rawalpindi
Every city below shares Rawalpindi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbottabad | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Attock City | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhirkot | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chakwal | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| New Mirpur City | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tordher | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muzaffarabad | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jhelum | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rawalpindi in?
Rawalpindi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Rawalpindi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Rawalpindi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Rawalpindi and New York?
Rawalpindi 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 Rawalpindi does not.
Is Rawalpindi on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Rawalpindi and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rawalpindi?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 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.