Current Time in Karachi (2026)

Karachi 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

Karachi does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Karachi

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Karachi right now?

The current time in Karachi is 8:34 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Karachi uses Pakistan Standard Time (Asia/Karachi, GMT+5).

What timezone is Karachi in?

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

What is Karachi's UTC offset?

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

Does Karachi observe daylight saving?

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