Time-zone abbreviation
PKT — Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5)
PKT stands for Pakistan Standard Time, five hours ahead of UTC (UTC+5). Pakistan does not currently observe daylight saving time.
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Current time in Pakistan Standard Time
8:32 AM
Friday, Jul 3
Asia/Karachi
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+5 (PKT)
- Daylight saving
- Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
- Next clock change
- None scheduled in the next 12 months for Pakistan Standard Time
- Where it's used
- Used year-round across Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PKT stand for?
- PKT stands for Pakistan Standard Time.
- What is the UTC offset of PKT?
- Pakistan Standard Time is UTC+5 and does not change for daylight saving.
- Does PKT observe daylight saving time?
- No — Pakistan Standard Time stays at UTC+5 year-round.