Sahiwal keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sahiwal and your time
Sahiwal 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 | 30.67° N, 73.10° E |
Time zone in Sahiwal
Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal reads the same clock as Islamabad.
Clock changes in Sahiwal, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sahiwal for 2026 or 2027.
Sahiwal time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Sahiwal: 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 |
Because Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal
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Day length in Sahiwal runs from 10 hours 10 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 8 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:14 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Sahiwal
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 7:13 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sahiwal
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sahiwal: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Sahiwal
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sahiwal.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahawalnagar | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okara | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arif Wala | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chichawatni | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamalia | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pakpattan | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Renala Khurd | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haveli Lakha | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Pakistan
All time zones and cities in Pakistan
Tools for time in Sahiwal
- Convert a time to or from Sahiwal: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Sahiwal to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Sahiwal and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sahiwal in?
Sahiwal uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Sahiwal use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sahiwal last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Sahiwal and New York?
Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal does not.
Is Sahiwal on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Sahiwal and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sahiwal?
About 14 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 10 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.