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

ET is currently 9 hours behind PKT. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 10 hours behind PKT, and around July it is 9 hours behind PKT, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

ET is currently 9 hours behind PKT.

PKT • GMT+5 (UTC+5)
10:16 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8
ET • EDT (UTC-4)
1:16 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8

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Full PKT to ET conversion table

PKTET
12:00 AM3:00 PM(previous day)
1:00 AM4:00 PM(previous day)
2:00 AM5:00 PM(previous day)
3:00 AM6:00 PM(previous day)
4:00 AM7:00 PM(previous day)
5:00 AM8:00 PM(previous day)
6:00 AM9:00 PM(previous day)
7:00 AM10:00 PM(previous day)
8:00 AM11:00 PM(previous day)
9:00 AM12:00 AM
10:00 AM1:00 AM
11:00 AM2:00 AM
12:00 PM3:00 AM
1:00 PM4:00 AM
2:00 PM5:00 AM
3:00 PM6:00 AM
4:00 PM7:00 AM
5:00 PM8:00 AM
6:00 PM9:00 AM
7:00 PM10:00 AM
8:00 PM11:00 AM
9:00 PM12:00 PM
10:00 PM1:00 PM
11:00 PM2:00 PM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the PKT → ET offset is 10 hours behind PKT. Around July it is 9 hours behind PKT. 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 ET ahead of or behind PKT right now?
ET is currently 9 hours behind PKT.
What is the current PKT to ET time difference?
Right now the gap is 9 hours behind — ET is 9 hours behind PKT.
Does the PKT → ET offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 10 hours behind PKT; around July it is 9 hours behind PKT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does PKT observe daylight saving time?
No — Pakistan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
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.
What time is 9 AM PKT in ET?
9:00 AM PKT is 12:00 AM ET.
What time is 12 PM (noon) PKT in ET?
12:00 PM PKT is 3:00 AM ET.
What time is 5 PM PKT in ET?
5:00 PM PKT is 8:00 AM ET.
When is the best time to schedule a call between PKT and ET?
PKT and ET 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 PKT refer to?
PKT refers to Pakistan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Karachi).
What time zone does ET refer to?
ET refers to Eastern Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).

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