Sheikhupura keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sheikhupura and your time
Sheikhupura 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 | 31.71° N, 73.99° E |
Which time zone Sheikhupura uses
Sheikhupura 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.
Sheikhupura is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Sheikhupura, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sheikhupura for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Sheikhupura and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Sheikhupura 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 Sheikhupura 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.
Daylight in Sheikhupura
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Over the year, daylight in Sheikhupura grows from 10 hours 5 minutes to 14 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 8 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Sheikhupura
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 7:13 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sheikhupura
Sheikhupura lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Sheikhupura
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sheikhupura.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muridke | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamoke | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lahore | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nankana Sahib | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hafizabad | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahkot Tehsil | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gujranwala | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phool Nagar | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sheikhupura in?
Sheikhupura uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Sheikhupura use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sheikhupura last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Sheikhupura and New York?
Sheikhupura 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 Sheikhupura does not.
Is Sheikhupura on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Sheikhupura and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sheikhupura?
About 14 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 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.