What time is it in Karachi right now?
Current Karachi time, Asia/Karachi time zone (GMT+05:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+05:00 · No daylight saving time
It is morning in Karachi, Pakistan. Time zone: Asia/Karachi.
GMT+05:00
Not observed
Typical office hours 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday; the PSX trades 09:30–15:00 PKT.
Karachi time difference with major cities
Live offset between Karachi and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Karachi | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:03 | -10h | Karachi to New York |
| London | 03:03 | -5h | Karachi to London |
| Tokyo | 12:03 | +4h | Karachi to Tokyo |
| Beijing | 11:03 | +3h | Karachi to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:03 | +6h | Karachi to Sydney |
About time in Karachi
Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time, five hours ahead of UTC, and is the economic and financial capital of Pakistan. The city does not observe daylight saving time — Pakistan has trialled DST intermittently but currently keeps PKT fixed at UTC+5 all year, making it a stable reference even as partner cities shift their clocks. Karachi’s latitude near 24°N means daylight varies modestly across the year, and the city’s hot climate shapes a business rhythm that often avoids the midday heat. The Pakistan Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 local time, and the city is a major hub for finance, industry, and port operations, handling most of Pakistan’s trade through its busy Arabian Sea port. The national calendar is shaped by Islamic holidays, including the long Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha breaks, and Ramadan reshapes daily rhythms around the fast. Karachi’s position at UTC+5 lets it overlap both the Middle Eastern and South Asian trading days. An accurate Karachi time reference is essential for anyone coordinating with Pakistan.
Location
Largest city in Pakistan on the southern coast on the Arabian Sea, at about 24°N latitude.
Daylight saving rules
Does not observe daylight saving time; Pakistan Standard Time is fixed at UTC+5 all year.
What Karachi time is known for
- Pakistan’s financial capital
- PSX morning trading
- Eid holiday calendar
Common questions about Karachi time
What time is it in Karachi right now?
It is currently 08:03 in Karachi (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+05:00.
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, currently GMT+05:00. Karachi does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year.
Does Karachi observe daylight saving time?
No. Karachi stays on GMT+05:00 throughout the year. Does not observe daylight saving time; Pakistan Standard Time is fixed at UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Karachi and New York?
Karachi is +10h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.