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UTC to PKT Converter

PKT is 5 hours ahead of UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current PKT Time
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Asia/Karachi
Time Diff
5h ahead
UTC
UTC+0
PKT
UTC+5
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM UTC (3h)

UTC to PKT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to Pakistan Standard Time

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

When converting from UTC to PKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 2:00 PM PKT, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 5:00 PM PKT, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 10:00 PM PKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and PKT

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC and PKT, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and PKT?
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 5:00 PM in PKT.
How do I convert UTC to PKT?
To convert UTC to PKT, add 5 hours to the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 2:00 PM PKT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or PKT observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. PKT 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 UTC and PKT?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and PKT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, 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 PKT.
Is UTC ahead or behind PKT?
UTC (UTC+0) is 5 hours behind PKT (UTC+5). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while PKT corresponds to Asia/Karachi.

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