Current Time in Islamabad (2026)

Islamabad is in the Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Pakistan Standard Time

Asia/Karachi · GMT+5

UTC offset

UTC+5

Daylight saving now

Islamabad does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Islamabad

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Islamabad right now?

The current time in Islamabad is 8:37 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Islamabad uses Pakistan Standard Time (Asia/Karachi, GMT+5).

What timezone is Islamabad in?

Islamabad is in the Pakistan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Karachi, abbreviation: GMT+5).

What is Islamabad's UTC offset?

Islamabad is currently UTC+5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Islamabad observe daylight saving?

No — Islamabad does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+5 year-round.