Sialkot runs on UTC+5 (PKT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sialkot and your time
Sialkot 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 | 32.49° N, 74.53° E |
Which time zone Sialkot uses
Sialkot 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.
Sialkot is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Sialkot, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sialkot for 2026 or 2027.
Sialkot time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Sialkot: 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 Sialkot 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 Sialkot
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Sialkot is at 4:54 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:13 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Sialkot
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 7:12 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sialkot
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sialkot: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Sialkot
Only 41 km (26 mi) away, Jammu in India is 30 minutes ahead of Sialkot. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrial | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pasrur | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalalpur Jattan | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wazirabad | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jammu (India) | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Gujrat | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gujranwala | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Narowal | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sialkot in?
Sialkot uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Sialkot use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sialkot last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Sialkot and New York?
Sialkot 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 Sialkot does not.
Is Sialkot on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Sialkot and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sialkot?
About 14 hours 17 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 1 minute 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.