Sargodha runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sargodha and your time
Sargodha 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 | 32.09° N, 72.67° E |
Sargodha time zone and clock changes
Local time in Sargodha 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.
Sargodha is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Sargodha, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sargodha for 2026 or 2027.
Sargodha time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Sargodha: 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 |
Sargodha 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Sargodha
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Sargodha runs from 10 hours 3 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 15 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:20 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Sargodha
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:03 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 3 min |
When the sun is highest in Sargodha
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sargodha: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Sargodha
Every city below shares Sargodha’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jauharabad | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiniot | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhawana | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pindi Bhattian | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chak Jhumra | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sangla Hill | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Faisalabad | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mandi Bahauddin | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sargodha in?
Sargodha uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Sargodha use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sargodha last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Sargodha and New York?
Sargodha 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 Sargodha does not.
Is Sargodha on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Sargodha and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sargodha?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.