ET to PKT Time — Convert Eastern Time (US) to Pakistan Standard Time

PKT is currently 9 hours ahead of ET.

Full ET to PKT conversion table

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the ET → PKT offset is 10 hours ahead of ET. Around July it is 9 hours ahead of ET. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is PKT ahead of or behind ET right now?

PKT is currently 9 hours ahead of ET.

What is the current ET to PKT time difference?

Right now the gap is 9 hours ahead — PKT is 9 hours ahead of ET.

Does the ET → PKT offset change during the year?

Yes. Around January the offset is 10 hours ahead of ET; around July it is 9 hours ahead of ET. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Does ET observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Eastern Time (US) observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.

Does PKT observe daylight saving time?

No — Pakistan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.

What time is 9 AM ET in PKT?

9:00 AM ET is 6:00 PM PKT.

What time is 12 PM (noon) ET in PKT?

12:00 PM ET is 9:00 PM PKT.

What time is 5 PM ET in PKT?

5:00 PM ET is 2:00 AM (next day) PKT.

When is the best time to schedule a call between ET and PKT?

ET and PKT have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.

What time zone does ET refer to?

ET refers to Eastern Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).

What time zone does PKT refer to?

PKT refers to Pakistan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Karachi).

Related

• Main time converter
• About ET
• About PKT