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PKT to UTC Converter

UTC is 5 hours behind PKT

Current PKT Time
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Asia/Karachi
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Time Diff
5h behind
PKT
UTC+5
UTC
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PKT (3h)

PKT to UTC Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in UTC

PKT to UTC time conversion table showing all 24 hours
PKT UTC
12:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 12:00 AM
6:00 AM 1:00 AM
7:00 AM 2:00 AM
8:00 AM 3:00 AM
9:00 AM 4:00 AM
10:00 AM 5:00 AM
11:00 AM 6:00 AM
12:00 PM 7:00 AM
1:00 PM 8:00 AM
2:00 PM 9:00 AM
3:00 PM 10:00 AM
4:00 PM 11:00 AM
5:00 PM 12:00 PM
6:00 PM 1:00 PM
7:00 PM 2:00 PM
8:00 PM 3:00 PM
9:00 PM 4:00 PM
10:00 PM 5:00 PM
11:00 PM 6:00 PM

Converting Pakistan Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. UTC is 5 hours behind PKT. PKT is UTC+5, used in Pakistan, while UTC is UTC+0.

When converting from PKT to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PKT equals 4:00 AM UTC, 12:00 PM noon PKT equals 7:00 AM UTC, and 5:00 PM PKT equals 12:00 PM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across PKT and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between PKT and UTC, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5 year-round. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PKT and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 5 hours behind Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PKT, it is 7:00 AM in UTC.
How do I convert PKT to UTC?
To convert PKT to UTC, subtract 5 hours from the PKT time. For example, 9:00 AM PKT is 4:00 AM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PKT or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between PKT and UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between PKT and UTC is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PKT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in UTC.
Is PKT ahead or behind UTC?
PKT (UTC+5) is 5 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+0). PKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

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