Sukkur keeps UTC+5 (PKT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sukkur and your time
Sukkur at a glance
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Sindh |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation now | PKT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 27.70° N, 68.86° E |
Which time zone Sukkur uses
Sukkur 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.
Sukkur is on the same time as the rest of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.
Clock changes in Sukkur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sukkur for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sukkur is
When it is 9:00 AM in Sukkur, 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 |
Sukkur 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, sunset and day length in Sukkur
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Day length in Sukkur runs from 10 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:24 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Sukkur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sukkur
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sukkur: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Sukkur
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sukkur.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khairpur | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pano Akil | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shikarpur | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ghotki | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Larkana | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jacobabad | 76 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dokri | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Garhi Khairo | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sukkur in?
Sukkur uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Does Sukkur use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sukkur last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Sukkur and New York?
Sukkur 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 Sukkur does not.
Is Sukkur on the same time as Islamabad?
Yes. Sukkur and Islamabad both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sukkur?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.